I think my ultimate favorite type of postcards to receive ever are the "Greetings From..." vintage style, large letter postcards that became so famous in the early 20th century United States. I love how the idea was to show something of the state or city you were in to send greetings to someone else. It almost has that "Americana" sense to it, you know? I love the vintage cards and the cards that really show some history. Because of that (yes, I just started a sentence with because. :O ) I am always on the lookout for "Greetings from..." cards whenever I go somewhere that might have postcards. I found a pretty fabulous antique store that had DROVES and DROVES of vintage GF Postcards! But because they were vintage, they were $4-8.00 a piece! Which is completely worth it, but I'm a poor college student. LOL So they'll have to wait. I was able to snag this one for $1.00 and I'm so happy I did. I sent it to my best friend, and this is what she sent back.
"Happiness is...wide open spaces with a wonderful companion.'
How true and on point is this one?? At least for me, it's absolutely true. I'm almost never as happy as I am when I'm riding my horse on a trail or with a friend. Granted, it's a pretty small group of friends that I can be in wide open spaces with and just be quiet, but those that I can be with are worth their weight in gold. I've never been much for city living. I'd much rather have acres upon acres to ride and roam and just take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. I don't ever have to deal with my anxiety as much in wide open spaces, I don't have to worry about talking to people I don't want to, I don't have to worry about idiots driving crazily, and I know that while I'm not the only person out there, it feels like it and that is just so wonderful. I've always thought I'd love to live in Wyoming or Montana, or Northern Nebraska because there is so much wide open space. It's just waiting for me.
Yay! American Flag stamps! I love those. I really do love our flag. The USPS did a series of forever stamps and there were four designs, each one with a different word. This one is obviously "Justice" and I'm not sure if it was intentional, but I like how the word is above "Forever" implying that we'll have Justice Forever. Each stamp design is like that and I really like them!
What are your thoughts on the postcard or the stamp? What about the "Happiness is..." response? Let us know in the comments!
Happy Mailings!
-Jessa
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