Who still sends postcards when they are on holiday?
There was a time - not so long ago, before the advent of emails and chats- when we used to send postcards to the people we cared for and expected to receive our share in return!
We would carefully select them according to their recipient; they could represent a painting, a point of interest, or were specially formatted for good wishes ... they had a meaning and at the same time we could get away with a 'Bons Baisers de Paris' for instance which was enough to keep in touch.
It was a tradition.
No wonder 'our' book entitled 'The Postcard' revolves around the domino effect such an enigmatic one produces on a family. There's more to it than a few words and a picture.
In that respect, Judy and I have been discussing a project that we have named 'The Postcard Exchange’.
You may remember that, during covid time, we had exchanged French-themed books between participating members. It resulted in a real heart-warming and wonderful experience.
This time we suggest we exchange postcards.
Are you in? What do you think?
This is how it will work.
- We’ll conduct a random draw and you’ll be given the name & address of another exchange participant. They might live anywhere in the world.
- Choose a postcard with an image of something from where you live that reminds you in some way of France) … buy two cards of the same image.
- Write the allocated person’s name & address on the back and why the image reminds you of France (no matter how obtuse or vague). If you live in France write what you love about where you live and why you chose that card. Write to same message on both.
- Then by the end of April post one postcard to the person who you were allocated and one to Judy.
- Judy will use all the cards she receives to create something fun for us all.
- Importantly - You do NOT have to have read The Postcard book in order to participate in the Postcard Exchange - the more the merrier.
Are you in? It sounds like fun, doesn’t it?
Jacqueline Dubois Pasquier and Judy MacMahon
- Here is the form (below) to add your name. In a short time, you’ll receive (from Judy, by email) the name of your allocated exchange partner.
So, fill out the form now and head off to buy two postcards and Judy will be in touch.
