Jackie Verrall July 31, 2026 Parker and Pen - an old fashioned romance

A shell should be held to your ear for messages

Parker came back a few days later. He did not want to seem too eager, so he delayed his return along that route for longer than normal.

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Jackie Verrall July 31, 2026 News

10 Questions People Ask About Pen Pals – And One Important Question They Don’t

Every week, people search online for answers about pen pals. Are they still popular? Where do you find one? Is it safe?If you’ve ever wondered the same

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Jackie Verrall July 23, 2026 News

Why Letter writing is back….

but For Pen Pals, It Never Went Away Recently, I was listening to BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour discussing the pleasure of letter writing and of course

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Jackie Verrall April 29, 2026 News

How to Find a Pen Pal Without Regretting It (10 Safe & Sensible Rules)

Wondering how to find a pen pal safely? Discover 10 sensible rules for finding a genuine pen pal, avoiding common pitfalls, and enjoying meaningful letter writing. There

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Jackie Verrall April 26, 2026 News

5 Easy Topics for Pen Pal Letters (and How to Get Started)

Start your pen pal journey with confidence. Discover 5 simple, natural topics to write about in your first letter, plus easy questions to help conversations flow. Perfect

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Jackie Verrall April 9, 2026 News

Writing Letters to Cope with Grief: How Putting Pen to Paper Helps You Heal

Discover how writing letters can ease grief, release emotions, and connect you with yourself — one word at a time. Grief has a way of arriving unannounced

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Jackie Verrall April 5, 2026 News

What should you write in your first letter to a Pen Pal?

A simple, friendly guide to help you start writing with confidence — even if you don’t know where to begin. Starting your first letter to a pen

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Jackie Verrall March 19, 2026 News

What Is a Pen Pal? (And Why Writing Letters Still Matters in 2026)

Where to begin with writing a real letter… There is something rather wonderful about receiving a letter. Not a bill. Not a leaflet about double glazing. A

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Jackie Verrall March 14, 2026 News

Where to find your pen pal – on and off line

Many people today are rediscovering the pleasure of writing letters and finding pen pals around the world. While email and messaging dominate modern communication, handwritten letters offer

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Jackie Verrall March 14, 2026 News

Why handwritten letters are making a comeback

Why handwritten letters and pen pals are quietly returning In a world of instant messages and emails, something surprising is happening. Many people are rediscovering the pleasure

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Jackie Verrall March 9, 2026 News

Why writing letters still matters today in 2026

Pick Up the Pen: The Joy of Handwriting Letters and Finding a Pen Pal In a world dominated by screens, instant messages, and social media, the simple

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Jackie Verrall March 3, 2026 News

How to Find a Pen Pal in 2026 : 5 Simple Tips for Beginners

How to start finding a Pen Pal you will enjoy Meta Description:A friendly beginner’s guide to finding your perfect pen pal. Discover simple tips for joining clubs,

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Jackie Verrall February 3, 2026 News

Dont take the stones

Hmmm, thought Parker I had thought the sea would be louder today, but it seems it was merely waiting, or perhaps I was. I walked past the

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Jackie Verrall January 12, 2026 Parker and Pen - an old fashioned romance

Is it or isn’t it?

Penelope did not mean to go back. She told herself this as she walked, choosing the longer way, the one that passed the post office and the

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Jackie Verrall January 8, 2026 Parker and Pen - an old fashioned romance

Parker – A walk is better than the bus

Parker — on foot I walked down rather than taking the bus. The road has too many turns to be trusted with a timetable, and I wanted

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Jackie Verrall January 7, 2026 Parker and Pen - an old fashioned romance

The way there – stone by stone

Penelope — some days later I returned to the bench by the slipway, though I told myself I had not chosen it. The tide was out and

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Jackie Verrall January 7, 2026 Parker and Pen - an old fashioned romance

Penelope – Is change a good or a bad thing?

Penelope – I hadn’t intended to walk the length of the beach. The weather suggested only a short excursion, but once one has begun, it feels defeatist

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Jackie Verrall January 7, 2026 Parker and Pen - an old fashioned romance

A short walk to the beach

Parker — later I sat down. This in itself felt like progress. The wall by the slipway has the right height. Low enough to leave easily, high

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Jackie Verrall January 5, 2026 Parker and Pen - an old fashioned romance

What a difference an Ap. makes…

Parker — that night I waited for the bus longer than necessary. I could have walked. I often do. But there are evenings when one wants to

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Jackie Verrall January 5, 2026 Parker and Pen - an old fashioned romance

…and so it begins

Penelope — that night to her Diary I hadn’t meant to go out. The bus was late and the bench was cold in that particular way that

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Jackie Verrall December 17, 2025 News

Why having a Pen Pal will be all the rage in 2026!

If you’ve ever held a fountain-pen-smeared envelope in your hands and felt a small jolt of delight, you’re not alone. The traditional art of letter writing—ink on

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Jackie Verrall November 25, 2025 News

A wonderful poem from one of our Pen Pals in NY State.   Read on and enjoy…. How I remember my summers In summer hot the screen door

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Jackie Verrall November 23, 2025 Amazing Podcasts

More on The Sea Library

Do take a few minutes to listen to Anna from The Sea Library in Latvia about her decision to form this amazing Library and how she got

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Jackie Verrall October 16, 2025 News

💌 What Should I Write to My Pen Pal? 25 Ideas to Start a Meaningful Conversation

What to Write to a Pen Pal – 25 Thoughtful Letter Ideas | Letter in the Post Stuck on what to write to your pen pal? Discover

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Jackie Verrall September 21, 2025 Reader Writes

The Joy of a written connection

Why You Should Join a Pen Pal Club A Letter That Changed My Day ✉️ I still remember the first time I opened my mailbox and found

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Jackie Verrall September 21, 2025 News

Tiny Treasures for Your Pen Pal: Delightful Trinkets from Afar

What to send to your Pen Pal to make your letters a joy to receive....

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Jackie Verrall July 5, 2025 News

💌 What to Write (or Enclose!) in Your Next Letter to a Pen Pal

Because a little envelope can hold a whole lot of joy There’s nothing quite like opening your mailbox to discover a handwritten letter — a story, a

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Jackie Verrall July 2, 2025 News

10 Amazing Benefits of Joining a Pen Pal Club

In a fast-paced, screen-dominated world, the charm of handwritten letters is making a quiet but meaningful comeback. Joining a pen pal club isn’t just a nostalgic hobby

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admin June 8, 2025 Poetry

Highways of the Heart!

Two hearts set out on winding roads,With love that bloomed in silent codes.But fate, it seems, had other schemes—A flat tyre stalled their meeting dreams. She waited

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Jackie Verrall June 3, 2025 News

In Praise of Pen Pals – the quiet magic of letter writing

INTRODUCTION In an age where connection happens at the speed of Wi-Fi, the idea of having a pen pal might seem, at best, quaint—and at worst, obsolete.

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