Category Archive: my inbox
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My Inbox: Debbie
“Whooping and stomping as sane people ought to do when they encounter a thing so miraculous as water.” Marilynne Robinson, Gilead I don’t usually presume to know others’ reading interests, despite being a… Continue reading
My Inbox: Fumiko
This supernatural-looking bird is from Fumiko in Japan!
My Inbox: some flowers and birds from Marie, Linda, and Ina!
A few etegami I have receive over the last month or so — I have been derelict in posting! The above is from Marie in France. She translates the words as “Happiness is… Continue reading
My Inbox: Flowers and Bamboo Shoots from Hideko
A wonderful takenoko, or bamboo shoot, which are in season right now. The words read, “Live as honestly as you can.” I will take those words to heart. And also try to find… Continue reading
My Inbox, it overflows!
A large collection of recently received etegami! I see I have some painting to do, to respond! Above is a set of cards from Shay in Hawaii. The one on… Continue reading
My Inbox: Astemeria from Patricia in California
Last week, on my birthday no less, I found this elegant little etegami in my mailbox from Patricia in California, with the words “You don’t have to know…” and bright yellow astemeria flowers… Continue reading
My Inbox: swan from Marie Francoise in France
After all the grey comes the green Spring comes after winter And after the rain, the beautiful time. (French poet Claude Roy)
My Inbox: a happy birthday card from Mom!
It’s my birthday. My gift from the weather gods was a snow day the day before, thus I got a great three-day weekend. My gift from my Mom — other than life itself,… Continue reading
My Inbox: Birds of a Feather…
This week, my inbox seemed to turn into a nest for a couple of wonderful ducks. First, I received this luscious kirigami (cut paper) card from Fumiko of Japan. The bird is an… Continue reading