Monday, December 20, 2021

Waffling


           We mailed out our Christmas cards last week. We mail and receive fewer and fewer; is it today’s instant electronic communication or the price of stamps driving down the numbers? Perhaps it’s just another generational thing and the practice will disappear altogether in a few years. Sorry, Hallmark.

          The big box of cards still sits in the dining room for a just-in-case situation. Sure enough, we received one from a next-door neighbor on Saturday. Of course I can’t remember if she sent us one last year, and no, I hadn’t sent her one. On Sunday I decided I wouldn’t mail one to her; I’m trying to decrease the mailing list, not increase it. And would it look insincere if I sent one? Kind of a pity card?

          Today I caved and walked one to the mailbox – another silliness since she’s right across the driveway, but it seems more legit with a stamp on it. (No, I can’t just drop it in – they’re sealed to all but the postman.) I guess if that’s my biggest issue this holiday season I’m a lucky girl.

 

8 comments:

  1. I hear you on sending and receiving fewer and fewer cards. Like you I have the just in case box out.
    I hope your season (and the year to come) bring you nothing but good things.

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  2. At this point I just return cards for ones I received! Keeps things nice for the people who still do it. I long ago gave up the long Christmas card lists. Of course outliving people will do that.

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  3. I think the Christmas card tradition is much less very year. We just don't use much snail mail anymore.

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  4. I think you could have just dropped one into her mailbox, that's what neighbours do here. Saves on stamps and time.

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  5. Could become a new Christmas tune: Here we come awaffuling.

    Same here. It's over a buck to send a card.

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  6. I haven't mailed cards in years. Nowadays I'm in touch with most people electronically and it just seems unnecessary.

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  7. So three cards arrived yesterday. I mailed out three in return today because the senders will like them.

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