Snail Mail My Email
We love this idea. When was the last time you sent a letter? Ivan Cash wants to do something about it. He’s kicked off a project to revive the art of actually handwriting letters. He’ll take any email you send him, handwrite it into a letter, then actually mail it to anywhere in the world. All for free. This art project only lasts a month, so get cracking.
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Jessica said | 21 July, 2011
dear all, thank you so much for your support. with over 1000 requests
on july 19th alone, it is clear that there is a lot of love for snail
mail.
however, with such a huge response, comes a lot of pressure and a need
to re-evaluate the structure of this project.
this project will be going forward, but in a more focused capactiy
with an international network of volunteers! please check back in the
next day or two for more details.