This postcard came with an authentic USPS smudge. It’s from Bibliophila: 100 Literary Postcards.
Sara reports that it’s been busy and, among other things, she and Shawn took in a matinee showing of a very fun, over-the-top Twelfth Night.
Sara writes from Coeur d’Alene that the quote listed on the postcard is a bit more terrifying these days and she’s a little eh about it. Same.
She reports that she was headed toward a queer-owned coffee shop in Post Falls.
Sara writes from the Sunday before spring break about her getting ready to spend the week in Coeur d’Alene.
Sara sent these two postcards from the conference she attended. She said she had a good final session that was the perfect closing.
She reported that this postcard was offered at the resort in lieu of an image of the resort itself, which was funny.
I know from text messages that the resort used some selective photo taking in their marketing materials.
Zoe sent me this delightful postcard to make up for not sending me postcards from Texas and Mexico City, where she and Nick visited in December.
She said that they saw the pyramids of Teotihuacan both via hot air balloon and via the ground.
She also let me know that she and Nick decided to get engaged and thanked me for “modeling the long leadup (lol)”
I wondered if this particular duchess was one of the Mitford sisters. Indeed, that was Deborah.
Sara said that Shawn got this postcard when he ordered something from Minnesota. I quite like its retro charm.
She reported that she will be back to school on `1/10, which meant she was back to school by the time the postcard arrived.
Sara sent this pretty postcard, which the PO mauled a bit.
Books I’ve read in this list: The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, Harriet the Spy, Pippi Longstocking, Alice In Wonderland, Roller Girl, Anne Frank Diary of a Young Girl, Anne of Green Gables, Beezus and Ramona, The Secret Garden, The Poet X, His Dark Materials, Little Women, Women in Science, Heidi, Matilda, and Island of the Blue Dolphins.
Sara said she got this as part of a set of postcards her mom sent her and that she was excited to send this one to me. Sara said she had read 11 of these books and guessed I had read more. Indeed, I’ve read 16. Aside from the ones I read when I was a kid, I can thank Librarian Book Group for a bunch of these.
I wasn’t the only one to head to the coast for a quick break. Laurie and Burt visited McMenamins Gearheart Hotel and enjoyed it.
While this location would greatly benefit from a soaking pool, I also enjoyed my stay at this establishment.
Jan reports that Austin is very different, 11 years after she lived there. She said she still had a great time and would recommend a visit.
Sara sent this from Arcata having just returned from Newport. She also used a USA 32-cent stamp that she grabbed from Shawn’s grandmother’s house. That was a fun throwback that I didn’t take a picture of.
Sara said she got to hear the author speak, but not where she heard the author speak.
