Amy Dacyczyn, author of The Tightwad Gazette, made the following suggestion in the late 80s and early 90s to save money:
Instead of expensive long distance calls to family members, one could send a three page letter for the cost of a single US first class stamp (25 cents).
Something about knowing how someone went through the trouble of going to the post office and acquiring a stamp/envelope just to contact you really makes each word count.
Amy Dacyczyn, author of The Tightwad Gazette, made the following suggestion in the late 80s and early 90s to save money:
Instead of expensive long distance calls to family members, one could send a three page letter for the cost of a single US first class stamp (25 cents).
Something about knowing how someone went through the trouble of going to the post office and acquiring a stamp/envelope just to contact you really makes each word count.
I've been Groff texting for a few months and it's made me less glued to my phone. Now hoping to send more notes out!