First, no matter how much I apologize, it can and never will be enough. I have so many wonderful people to Thank... this has been a horrific year for us all, and the connectivity brought by a card, a postcard, a note has been vital to my sanity. I finally came home on Friday, with my 4 legged fur baby after a long spring, and summer. In March, my state was in the grips of the pandemic, at a time when we barely understood everything about this novel virus. I don’t consider myself an essential worker, but a higher being decided I was essential to the essential workers, those incredible people on the front lines of caring for those who had the virus. No amount of Thank You would ever be enough to the people who directly cares for patients with COVID-19, who holds their hands as they say goodbye to loved ones over a video call. I love my work, I really, really do, and many of you may find it incredibly odd when I say, my job isn’t a job, it’s a privilege, and everyday is like inhaling happy gas, but for the first time ever, it wasn’t happy gas... not in the least. I had been asked to come to a couple of cities to provide “relief”, and that’s not unusual in what I do, but it was just longer this time, and it was lonelier because there’s really nowhere to go. I desperately missed home, in the worst possible way, and combined with erratic work hours, I was on the verge of insanity. I finally came home on Friday, and will be in self isolation for 14 days... my furry friend couldn’t be happier, because there were many days he hated me for dragging him along, but I came home to so much happy mail !!!! It literally moved me to tears !! My mom had organized it all by date, so I have been opening one after another, and I can’t even begin to express the amount of gratitude I have for each and every one of you... beautiful cards, with beautiful messages...I hope I haven’t forgotten anyone.

I have a list of wonderful people to send happy mail back, and will be doing that during this time. I got 2 pieces of mail sent out back, so I’m going to be reaching out to them to confirm the address I have is correct. They came back in a ziplock bag with half the card missing, and it never ceases to amaze me that the USPS with all it has to do right now, somehow managed to get it back to the sender. I hope the cards I send, will be enjoyed. I have tried to make them as special as I possibly can. Some of them will reflect what can only be described as a unique sense of humor.

I humbly ask all of you to please, please forgive the late Thank You, but please know every card, every message has been healing for my soul. The kindness of strangers is amazing, and it is through that kindness strangers become friends.

I love adding pictures for you all to see, and I will do that ASAP... I love you all ❤️

u/katier127 : Thank You so much for the Hello Kitty pop up card !! I’ve loved Hello Kitty since as far back as I can remember !! I’m so sad that you don’t have a Sanrio store... It’s such a fun store with all things Kawaii (OMG- it took me so long what Kawaii meant !! )

u/nopoweroverme : Thank you for the San Francisco card !! It’s really one of my favorite cities, and you can see and enjoy a lot of it just by walking... umm... my favorite place ? This is tough cause I love Height Ashbury, China town and the pier... Oh, and the Ghiradelli Square !! I’m gaining weight just thinking about it

u/skylineprophets : Thank you so much for the Bookstore postcard !! Bookstores are my favorite haunts... and I could just spend hours and hours and never be bored. The card is beautiful.

u/bloodmoon9 : I have no words for how beautiful your card is... I absolutely loved it !! You captured my favorite flowers in the best way !! You’re so incredibly talented... at first I thought it was a printed card, and then I realized it was all hand drawn, and I can’t imagine how much time was spent making it... I just love it so much and it is truly one of a kind.

u/google_panda : I loved the postcards !! It was so kind of you to send two cards and a stamp, so that I could spread the joy to someone !! That was incredibly generous of you !! I loved the retro comic book style cards... as a kid, I would wake up at the ass crack of dawn on a Saturday, so I wouldn’t miss the Justice League cartoon... “wonder twin powers... activate”

u/mermaidisaster : Thank you for the super cool protest sign card !! I loved the tiny hands !! I totally agree with the quote you included... honestly, I have never protested before 2016, and now I can’t protest enough... you are right, protesting isn’t a departure from democracy, it is essential to it. You are right about postcards helping us get through the social isolation we are all experiencing... it’s such a joy to go to the mailbox and see a card with a beautiful message.

u/sureperception : Thank you for the totally awesome card with the dinosaur !!! I loved the cheesy riddles !! In my mind, there is no such thing as a to cheesy riddle. I had a blast sharing them with a 5 and 7 year old... the pearls of laughter was a joy for me, so thank you for not only bringing me joy, but bringing joy to 2 special little monkeys

u/sbacon71011 : Thank you for the polka dot card !! I have an obsession with polka dots !! Your message was heartwarming... I love the quote by Anne Frank. I agree these are crazy times, and happy mail is the one thing making isolation bearable

u/malmer23 : Thank You so much for the fluffy puffy postcard !! I loved it !! The Dumbledore quote was perfect, so perfect for the crazy times we are in... hoping things will start looking up soon, but until then, we can all find happiness if we just remember to turn on the light.

u/dwfstr : Thank you for the beautiful postcard !! I love all things vintage !! The quote was perfect... it’s a quote that can be applied to characters in a book, as well as applying to it in people we encounter in life. It’s a quote that requires maturity... a maturity in knowing people are never perfect, and while cherishing their virtues and overlook their flaws.

u/mazukogirl451 : Thank You so much for the animal crossing card !! It is just so cute !! I recently posted something, and was immediately called a “Boomer Meme”... honest to God, I had no idea what it meant.. asked my nieces, who tried to explain it as nicely as possible !! The best was when someone wrote under that comment about checking out my other comments, because it was amazing what a Boomer Meme I was... not a bommer, but even if I was, what can you do except laugh ? So, the Animal Crossing card makes me feel Uber cool 😎

u/capncobbler : OMG how do I express how much I love your card ? It was a treat to open with all the beautiful mandalas and the peacocks !! It’s finally warming up in Michigan... it was crazy cold for May. I’m in a rush to decide, should I plant my vegetables in pots this year, or am I too late? My sister planted a whole bunch of fruits and vegetables but into a tiny space, so I’m interested in some hybrid fruit- vegetables combo !!

u/blueskyday : Thank you for the card... I bust out laughing !! I really love the word, and I’m like a toddler repeating it over and over again... the waffle at the end makes it even better !! Thank you for the smiles and giggles and the joy in trying to explain to my mum what it means (she still keeps asking what does it have to do with waffles?) I love the stickers , and the sweet picture of the bird !!

u/quadropod : Thank you for the gorgeous card !! I love the quote... it’s actually a favorite of mine too... it’s perfect and people would be so much happier if they would embrace it more ☺️ (postcard exchange group)

u/yeoldeprune : Thank you for the Texas card !! The cowboy boot on the card is awesome... totally useless fact about me... lived in Michigan my whole life and I have 4 pairs of cowboy boots, so always have an appreciation for a gorgeous boot. I love Houston and absolutely love San Antonio... hand to heart, never met a mean Texan. It must be great to be back home in your home state after being in Maine !! Certainly very different winters !! I have one dog... 7 pounds when wet, and he’s a handful but have wanted a black kitten forever !! (Postcard exchange)

u/oldefield : Thank you for the Hedgehog card !! OMG so cute !! I love To Kill a Mockingbird, and it’s a must read every year !! I love the movie with Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch !!

u/kittycurler : Thank you so much for the rainbow LOVE card !! It’s perfect !! The message really touched my heart . I love the sticker which has been “borrowed” to decorate a laptop❤️

u/Thebleedingheartshow : Thank you for the Harvey Milk card !! I agree, “Hope will never be silent”... such a beautiful man, and I adore the card. Thank You

u/ladyg8r : Thank you so much for the 4th of July card !! I loved the American Flag stickers on the envelope, and the USA bouquet sticker !! You have no idea how much I have enjoyed being called HRH ☺️

u/808pgh : Thank you for the Christopher Columbus card !! I loved the vintage painting card, and I agree there is no better way to celebrate the 4th of July with family on a boat !!

u/girlofgallifrey : Thank you for the cutest bookstore postcard !! For your first digital project during Quarantine, I think you did an amazing... it’s adorable... I loved the “Oops !! A Daisey” Storefront for slightly squished flowers

u/Brosario : Thank you for the cutest card !! I absolutely loved the front with the 2 women in the pastel outfits ! Very retro !! Please don’t apologize for the delay... life has been insanely crazy for all of us... but I’m happy to hear you are staying well and are happy... P.S. love Thai food !!

u/givemesomespock : Thank you for the Hell, Michigan postcard !! I loved it... as a fellow Michigander, very embarrassed to say I didn’t know it existed... but now I will definitely never forget !!

u/xjanedoe : Thank You so much for the beautiful card, with the awesome drawing of the cactus inside !! My sister lives in Phoenix, so that’s the only time I get to see Cacti only when I go to visit... she even said they have cacti that move ?? Which was odd and terrifying at the same time.

u/witchdusk : OMG thank you so much for the Tarot reading and the Disney card !! It was so fun !! It was so unique, and I’m hoping that 6 of wands will be coming true... will have to keep you posted on how that goes !!

u/smolactor : Thank You for the Galaxy card !! It’s so beautiful... and the gel pen colors worked just fine... I have never thought to keep an online portfolio of my projects, because most of them go to charity, but you gave me a really good idea !! Yes, holidays are fun in our home, cause my sister loves to out bake me... so healthy competition, and it’s fun when we pair up with each of my nieces to see who baked it best !! I’m pleased to say I have perfected the perfect soft boiled egg !!

u/assbutt_idgit_221B : Thank you so much for the Plumeria card !! It’s funny because that’s my favorite scent and Bath and Body works !! I always stock up on the lotion and body spray... the card is beautiful ☺️

u/BKBD2017 : Thank you so much for the Marjory Stone Douglas Card !! I loved it and it was so much fun reading about her and the quote at the bottom about hearing less about men and women and more talk about citizens was perfect !! I loved reading about what had kept you sane during the quarantine... I have always wanted to take up quilting !!

u/pozzledc : Thank you so much for the London Postcard, I absolutely loved it. Thank you for remembering me and sending the card. I love London, and can never get bored... so much to see, so much to eat, and it’s just a fun place to walk around. We were last there last summer, and we went to Buckingham Palace, and I’m a huge Royal watcher.. there was one window open, and my nieces were thrilled for me, thinking the Queen was home, because I said “Look !! The Union Jack is flying, that means she’s here !!” I completely overlooked the fact the Windsor flag wasn’t flying, so she was out of residence 😂

u/jaimeelizabethh : Thank you so much for the Fun Facts card !! I’m a huge fan of fun facts, and love collecting them. It was a happy coincidence it was related to chocolate... I actually ate 2 bars of chocolate in the bathtub, because someone told me you can’t gain weight floating... clearly not true.

u/blondennerdy : I loved the ‘punny’ card !! It really gave me a big laugh !! Give peas a chance !! Puns, one liners, and goofy jokes are my thing... I adore laughing, and thank you because your card did that for me ☺️

u/felineintuition : Thank you for the anime card !! It’s really a privilege to adopt such an awesome card. It’s always the best when you discover something you forget about... it’s absolutely the best !! My niece is a huge anime fan, and got me hooked on Promised Neverland, Death Note and Tokyo Ghoul.. I really enjoyed Promised Neverland and Death Note.

u/lvlovato : Thank you for the Wild Animal Fun Fact card... I would never have in a million years that cougars couldn’t roar, because of the way they’re larynx is constructed... can you imagine how insane if you were face to face with a cougar and it just started purring ?

u/soxgal : Thank you so much for the card and stickers !! I loved all the stickers, and honestly the only thing that’s keeping us sane is being to able to enjoy the little things via live streaming.

u/flip_2001 : Thank you for the beautiful handmade card !! It’s beautiful !! I loved the flower stickers, and your beautiful message in the back. You are a Jack of all trades !! So many hobbies !! I will definitely look into your recommendations.

u/cayt98 : Thank you so very much for Sojourner Truth card !! It’s such a beautiful card !! The quote on the back couldn’t have been more relevant to the times... and I love it all the more because it was said by a woman. You are right, we can never forget the women who contributed so much for all of us ❤️

u/tats76 : Thank you for the beautiful card, with the beautiful quote... I love the fun fact and have already passed it on... knowledge is always power !! You never know if you end up in a Trivia Challenge !! France trying to take credit for French Fries... shame on them, but I’ve never had fries in a Greek restaurant 😜

u/such_kitty18 : Thank you so much for the Karma coloring card... I love it !! The message on the back was perfect !! It’s always hard to explain that, but it’s a character trait, no matter how hard I try, I just can’t put up with it in people.

u/wyrmfang : Thank you so much for the Hollyhock card !! It’s so beautiful !! I adore flowers and am a huge fan of our Tulip Festival up in Holland, Michigan ☺️

u/xlez : Thank you for the absolutely gorgeous painting postcard !! It’s nice to meet a fellow bibliophile... I’m currently reading, “The Death of Vivek Oji” which I’m enjoying. I’m guessing you’ve gotten through all 90 of your cards ? OMG, that’s awesome... you’re spreading a lot of joy ☺️

u/runlongandprosper : Thank you so much for the poem and the doodle, it was perfect.

u/feellikebeingajerk : Thank you for the Invitation to the Luau !! I’m sending in my reply, and I hope you like it ☺️

u/gigi700gigi : Thank you so much for the beautiful card !! Sadly, I ca totally empathize with all the cancellations. Summer is our big family trip time, so we’re missing that as well. Just as we were recovering from being a hotspot, now my sister is in a current hotspot. So it’s extremely disappointing.... I really think we need to push the reset button, or unplug 2020 and wait 30 seconds to plug it back in.

u/sugarkitty : Thank you for the elephant card !! I adore elephants !! I think I’ve seen the elephant documentary on Disney a million times and I never get bored. They’re just fascinating animals, so your card has made me so happy.

u/AviatrixVixen : First, I appreciate so much being called “Madhavi the Awesome”... that was so sweet, and totally made my day !! Thank you for the happy early birthday wishes ... every year, I do everything hoping my family forgets, but without fail, they remember and my sister and brother in law relish in the joy I’m older !! But one thing.. I love Birthday Cake... I mean like LOVE Birthday cake !! I love the card !! It was bright and colorful, and I loved the inspirational quote, and it was a quote I really needed !!

u/stravvberrycow : I love the card and it was so perfect because I do love cooking !! Baking and cooking is very de- stressing for me !! The only French dish I’ve made is Beef Bourgogne... wasn’t quite as good as I would imagine Julia Child’s to be, especially when my dad asked if I picked it up prepared from Traders Joe !! Your fun facts will be going into my vault of fun facts!! They were the best !!

u/somedrawer : Thank you for the wonderful card and Washi Tape !! I honestly didn’t know the card was upside down... but more than anything, I loved reading your note... it was like a window into your soul. I can see your passion, and compassion, and it was a beautiful thing

u/roboticdumpling : Thank you so much for the amazing card !! I love photography and your card was really awesome !! Thank you for the Rupi Kaur quote... I can never have enough quotes and fun facts ... the stickers were awesome, you could see all the love put into this card... Thank you

u/smolactor : Thank you so much for the gorgeous galaxy card and the stickers !! I loved it... I loved reading and learning Ancient Greek !! It sounds like such a fun class... I loved the Dionysus fun fact !! I’m a huge Greek mythology fan, and I loved the movie, “My Big Fat, Greek Wedding”... Best lines were, “Give me a word any word and I will tell you it has Greek origins” ... I love Greek food, and we have a Huge Greek town !!

u/scottie0319 : Thank you for the crescent moon card !! I love it !! I loved hearing about your 5 rescues... they sound like a handful !! I have a little malti-chon, who is 7 pounds wet. I heard that little dogs are yappy, but was not prepared for next level yapping !! He loves to swim, but gets tired and falls asleep, so he needs supervision. My sister has a giant Newfoundland and she’s such a doll, she always jumps in and drags him back to the edge of the pool.

u/rareexcitement : Thank you for the homemade watercolor card !! It’s so perfect !! That’s such a cute quote !! It’s always funny to hear parents giving their kids life lessons !!

u/suzette393 : Thank You !! I LOVED your card !! Who doesn’t know “Sweet Caroline” ? I didn’t know he has Parkinson’s Disease... very sad to hear. But thank you for taking me back !!

u/loko_lo : Thank you so much for the beautiful card !! I loved reading about your hobbies... I feel like this summer has somehow slipped away too fast, and definitely not a normal summer. You seem to very outdoorsy, but I’m the total opposite !!

u/postcardsfromjenna : Thank you for the beautiful Vancouver artwork card !! I love Vancouver !! I always have a wonderful time when I’m there...

u/kecr101 : Thank You for the Disney Pinocchio postcard !! The running joke in our house, is my mom refuses to acknowledge that our fur baby is not a real boy, so we tease her that’s she’s waiting for him to turn into a real boy. This summer has been a crazy summer... I have done some cooking, not as much art as I would have loved to do, but most of all I miss our family getting together for our family holiday.

u/travellincat : Thank you so much for the World Postcard Day postcard !! I didn’t even know it was a thing, but I’m happy to celebrate the day ! Your wish that my card brings joy to my mailbox is exactly what it did, and I can’t thank you enough !!

u/lavender_icedtea : Thank you for the Mae Jemison card !! I really love these women in science card !! I have made your Chocolate Chip cookies, and they didn’t even make it off the baking sheet !! I added a ridiculous amount of chocolate chips and chocolate chunks... but thank you so much !!

Photos... Because pictures of cards are fun

https://imgur.com/gallery/cqV47EE