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Dear Jane Austen Letter Writing Society Members,<br />
I am sorry for the delay in getting out the emails. Everyone is happily matched and the emails are going out. I should be finished by this evening, so please check your emails and make contact with your new Winter 2019 Pen Friend!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16542646937761980367noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051220632977246762.post-46885032046573172162018-12-28T13:54:00.002-08:002018-12-28T19:19:55.163-08:00A Few Changes for the Winter 2019 Pen Friend Exchange<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hello fellow Austenites! Are you ready to chase the winter blues away with a new Pen Friend? One who "gets you"? And one who,...randomly quotes Jane Austen...who routinely has Jane Austen movie marathons...who has that wistful look on her face when finishing the book <u>Pride and Prejudice</u> for the umpteenth time? Well then, lets do this! Thank you for your patience as I have been "getting my life in order" over the last year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I must ask a huge favor of you. If you have sent me an email since the last pen friend exchange--last January-- I really need you to resubmit a NEW Pen Friend Application. I have recently updated the form to include a place for prior JALWS members to list previous pen friends. This will help me tremendously in updating my records and so you will not be matched with a previous member. If you have sent me an email over the last year, I will do my best to reply to you and direct you to the new form. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1. Basic command of the English language.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2. You must have read at least one of Jane Austen's novels. This is a Literary Society and a Letter Writing Society.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Directions: 1. Fill out the application form (at the top of the page, menu bar) by cutting and pasting it into an email, 2.Send the completed email form to : <b>JALWSociety@gmail.com</b> The <b>deadline</b> for applications are: Friday, 01/11/19</span><span style="background-color: #ead1dc; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">I will be checking my email box: JALWsociety@gmail.com and begin processing your applications. You might not get a response from me immediately, but you will be notified of your pen friend by email after the deadline, sometime around Friday, 01/19/19. </span></span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18.48px;"> It usually</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; line-height: 18.48px;"> takes me about 4-5 days to get it all worked out. :-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I would ask that you only join the pen friend exchange if you truly will follow through on your commitment . This means that you will write your pen friend, and usually this involves several letters over the course of 2-3 months. Try to aim for at least one letter every 4 weeks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One final note. I want you to know that the Jane Austen Letter Writing Society's mission is to promote thoughtful, meaningful communication through the handwritten letter . Although I enjoy and admire the elegant aspect of letter writing,it is never my intention to discourage people who do not have access to stationery or other writing implements. The emphasis should always be on the content of the letter. So, if you possess the ability to write a good letter, you are more than welcome! And if you feel like you are a bit rusty with your letter writing skills, by all means consider joining the society to help improve your skills!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I look forward to a new Pen Friend Exchange!</span></div>
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It is time for a new <b><u>Winter/Spring </u></b>Pen Friend Exchange. This is where I personally select a pen friend for you based on your completed application. The application (see the menu bar at the top of this page to access the form) allows me to match you according to your preferences. This is not a perfect system, but I do try my best.</div>
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Directions: 1. Fill out application form (at the top of the page, menu bar) by cutting and pasting it into an email, 2. and then sent to me at : <b>JALWSociety@gmail.com</b> The <b>deadline</b> for applications is: Thursday, 01/25/18.</div>
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I will be monitoring my email box : JALWsociety@gmail.com and begin processing the applications. You might not get a response from me immediately, but I hope to start working on them this weekend. If you have sent in an application since the last exchange, I will be notifying you and double checking that you still want to participate. Also, due to my late husband's illness, all those that were on the waiting list after the fall/Winter exchange, you will also be notified, as I just never got to that list. You will be notified of your pen friend by email after the deadline, sometime around 02/01/18. It usally takes me about 2-3 days to get it all worked out. :-)</div>
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I would ask that you only join the pen friend exchange if you truly will follow through on your commitment . This means that you will write your pen friend, and usually this involves several letters over the course of 2-3 months. To avoid "flakers", yes, JALWS is not immune to this, I have had to start invoking a 4 letter minimum over the 4 month exchange time. I believe this is reasonable and amounts to 1 letter a month. It is very disappointing to those fulfilling their commitments when their partner does not respond in kind. </div>
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One final note. I want you to know that the Jane Austen Letter Writing Society's mission is to promote thoughtful, meaningful communication through the handwritten letter . Although I promote the elegant aspect of letter writing (I love vintage items connected to letter writing) , it is to <u>by no means</u> eliminate people who do not have access to stationery or other writing implements. The emphasis should always be on the content of the letter. So, if you possess the ability to write a good letter, you are more than welcome! And if you feel like you are a bit rusty with your letter writing skills, then still consider joining the society, to help improve your skills!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16542646937761980367noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051220632977246762.post-52831769901884916192017-10-17T08:05:00.000-07:002017-10-17T08:15:35.591-07:00To Stamp Or Not To Stamp<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I purchased this wax seal from the website: <a href="https://stamptitude.com/">Stamptitude</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With my seal being a custom order, and that fact that this company is based in Hong Kong, it did take a few weeks to receive. I was pleased with the packaging when it arrived...so elegant! I got to work on making my Jane Austen Silhouette seal right away. This seal takes a bit more wax than others, so my first attempts were rather poor. But practice is definitely the key to success!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am very pleased with the results! Thank you Stamptitude! I am sure that this wax seal will quickly become one of my favorites!</span></div>
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Just a quick note to let you know that I have started a waiting list for the Fall/Winter Pen Friend Exchange...I will be ending the waiting list on September 30th. If you need to know more about the Jane Austen Letter Writing Society, please see this <a href="https://janeaustenletterwritingsociety.blogspot.com/2017/08/jalws-fall-pen-friend-sign-ups-now.html"><span style="color: blue;">Sign Ups Blog Post</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been remiss in posting this lovely incoming mail I received many months ago from Lady Sarah. If you are in the Society, you may already know of Lady Sarah! She is a delightful correspondent and runs the <a href="http://victorianletterwritersguild.blogspot.com/">Victorian Letter Writing Guild</a>! I am sorry to say that I brought her unopened letter to an evening cotillion...and so these are unfortunate pictures taken with no natural lighting. Apologies aside, her lovely letter was just so charming. The letter was daintily wrapped in an elegant napkin! I had never thought of using napkins in this manner. This was completely new...but I thought it was absolutely fetching! Not only was her letter such a gift in itself, but she sent along a pretty little napkin set for me in which to try my hand.</span></div>
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Well, its time for a little chit chat now that I am FINALLY done with all the lovely match making I have been doing with the Fall Pen Friend Exchange! Unfortunately it took me nearly twice as long as expected because of the total number...70. That means inputting 70 applications, and many more emails. By the time I am finished, I have usually sent you anywhere from 3-4 emails. Another reason for the delay was the holiday weekend which put me behind yet another 2 days. But It is now done, so please check your email and make contact with your partner, and thank you one and all for your amazing patience!</div>
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Here is some information about WHO has participated this exchange. We had the following countries represented. Isn't it lovely to see that the world over appreciates the wit and humor of Jane Austen? I find her canny insights into human nature transcends cultural barriers. People are people, no matter your geographical situation, or station in life, and I think that this diversity of participation proves this line of thinking.</div>
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As I was sending out the emails the last couple of days, I noticed that we had quite a representation from Florida--5 to be exact. I am praying that you are all safe. And for those of you with a pen friend from Florida, please be patient as they may not have electricity and possibly have lost much more because of hurricane Irma. Hopefully it won't be too long before Texas AND Florida are restored to normalcy.</div>
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I know that I have already announced the waiting list on Instagram, but I want anyone who stumbles onto this page for the first time to know that it is not too late. I have started a waiting list which will probably be open until the end of the month. Please refer to a previous <a href="http://aneaustenletterwritingsociety.blogspot.com/2017/08/jalws-fall-pen-friend-sign-ups-now.html">Blog Post</a> for all the information about how to apply to the Society.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I recently decided to make a few folio book mailers. This is the first one that has gone out...all the way to Finland! I chose pink and gold, because it is so pretty. I love the moss green velvet and coral rose charm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is my letter all tied up with string with a few vintage items. This letter has a wrapper made of a couple pages from Pride and Prejudice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here it is completely folded out to see. There is a few items to share and a bag of tea behind the "Time for a Cup of Tea" card.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I usually put my letters in-between one of the folds of the mailer, as my letters are a bit lengthy or are written on heavier paper which do not fold up so flat. This lovely letter was addressed and sent to Finland...unfortunately, it never arrived. However, you never know, it could still make its way! I had a letter addressed to Belgium and somehow it wound up in the Bahamas and then eventually to Belgium!! You never know!</span></div>
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Richmond, Virginia is home to one of the finest 5 star hotels in the country. Particularly if you an avid Tea fan. Tea at the Jefferson is a tradition for many families, and it is quickly becoming one for our family. This summer we celebrated 3 birthdays, so we had ample excuse to make a trip to the Jefferson for tea!</div>
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Here is our reserved table, waiting for us- all lovely with crisp white linens and delicate table ware. </div>
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The food is scrumptious. This is the tiered dessert stand.</div>
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Memories were made and we all agreed that it is never too soon to get together over tea and dainties. Do you have a special tradition that involves tea? Let me hear from you!</div>
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I am delighted to have you join me as I have recently had the pleasure of interviewing Miss Bates of Highbury . I have always admired Miss Bates, and felt sure the rest of you would enjoy our conversation. I was able to arrange the interview, rather extemporaneously, while recently in Highbury on a shopping expedition. I happened to pass her on the street, and upon introductions (as I am a distant relation of the Coles in Highbury) she begged me to join her and her esteemed mother for a spot of tea in their cosy parlor.<br />
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<b>Miss Bates</b>: Oh my. How is Lord Foster's health? We have been making anxious inquiries about him since we have heard of his troubles. Perhaps he should take a bit of Water -Gruel? Is that not what your friend Mr. Woodhouse takes? But his must be nice a smooth gruel, thin, but not too thin. And thank you so for your visit, you are too kind to visit. Mr. Elton was here the other day and brought us these shoes. He is always showing such kindness and felicity to the poor of the town. Now please sit down and have some of the sweet cake from the buffet. <br />
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<b>Lady Pamela</b>: Thank you so much for so cordially and gratefully welcoming me to join you and Mrs. Bates in for some tea. Yes, Lord Foster is doing much better, he is an excellent patient, lies quietly in bed and is ready to swallow anything. He lives upon medicine, tea and barley water. I will tell him of the water gruel you speak so highly of.<br />
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<b>Miss Bates</b>: Oh , yes! He must certainly have the water gruel. It is sure to raise his spirits. The apothecary may also recommend a stout Dandelion tea, I approve of it highly. I believe the Campbells are quite taken with dandelion tea, by my honour! With some slight alterations , he will have a strong constitution, as strong as my mother's. "Ma'am", Do you hear what I am recommending to Lady Pamela? The DANDELION TEA?"<br />
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<b>Lady Pamela</b>: I will be sure to recommend the water gruel and the dandelion tea as you suggest to Lord Foster. Um, I thought I heard from Mrs. Cole that you had received a letter recently from your pen friend of the Jane Austen Letter Writing Society? <br />
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<b>Miss Bates</b>: Oh here it is! I was sure it could not be far off, but I had put my huswif on it, you see , without being aware, and so it was quite hid, but I had it in my hand so very lately that I was almost sure it must be on the table. I was reading it to Mrs. Cole, and since she went away, I was reading it again to my mother, for it is such a pleasure to her--a letter from the Jane Austen Letter Writing Society--that she can never hear it often enough! Oh yes, I received a lovely letter, from Mrs. P___ of the Society, what a great pleasure, and such a handsome letter, I do declare. And it was not her turn for writing. But you see, just like her, so considerate! Such a handsome letter, yes it is--is it not, mother? "THE LETTER , MOTHER, THE LETTER FROM THE SOCIETY?" Bless me, Upon my honour! <br />
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<b>Lady Pamela</b>: Oh , indeed it is quite handsome!! It is charming and I know it filled you all with felicitous joy. And so cleverly made. I must see what I can do to make mine as clever as this letter from your Mrs. P___! I make it my way to have something entertaining...be it prose or verse, original or repeated, or two things moderately clever--or three things very dull indeed! But, I am afraid I must be running away, I had no intention, no power of staying more than five minutes. <br />
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“Miss Bates…had never boasted either beauty or cleverness. Her youth had passed without distinction, and her middle of life was devoted to the care of a failing mother, and the endeavour to make a small income go as far as possible. And yet she was a happy woman, and a woman whom no one named without good-will. It was her own universal goodwill and contented temper which worked such wonders. She loved every body, was interested in every body’s happiness and quick-sighted to every body’s merits; thought herself a most fortunate creature, and surrounded with blessings in such an excellent mother and so many good neighbours and friends, and a home that wanted for nothing. The simplicity and cheerfulness of her nature, her contented and grateful spirit, were a recommendation to every body and a mine of felicity to herself.”</h1>
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The idea of an interview with one of my favorite characters of Jane Austen, [EMMA] our dear Miss Bates, sprang from my introduction email with my pen friend from the Jane Austen Letter Writing Society! Lady Simone had requested that we try our hand at writing "in character" . Unfortunately, I have been a rather poor correspondent this exchange, so we never got to really discuss this aspect, but it DID get me thinking. At first I thought of sending a letter , in character, and perhaps extending their story...but I really didn't have the time to do so. Then I thought of the interview angle, and thought that I could lift a scene or two involving dear Miss Bates, randomly insert some of MY life....skip around and throw in a few quotes from Jane's letters and here you have it.</div>
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I went ahead and sent a copy of the interview (my letter), a card, tag and a single serving of Dandy Blend to sip while reading it all. I hope she enjoys it. By the way, Lady Simone had one of the cutest applications for the Society! She has a great sense of humor, and hope she will sign up for the next exchange, to bless another member!<br />
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Here is my most recent letter to Lady Caren....it is from some time ago, but it is always good to stay in touch, even if it is infrequently. Who doesn't like having some gorgeous , or just fun mail that isn't a bill or a piece of advertisement? A letter really is a "gift", isn't it? A gift of time, thoughts, efforts, etc. </div>
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It is time for a new <b><u>FALL</u></b> Pen Friend Exchange. This is where I personally select a pen friend for you based on your completed application. The application (see the menu bar at the top of this page to access the form) allows me to match you according to your preferences. This is not a perfect system, but I do try my best.</div>
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I will be monitoring my email box : JALWsociety@gmail.com and begin processing the applications. You might not get a response from me immediately, but I hope to start working on them this weekend. If you have sent in an application since the last exchange, I will be notifying you and double checking that you still want to participate. You will be notified of your pen friend by email after the deadline, sometime around September 6th. . It usually takes me about 2-3 days to get it all worked out. :-)</div>
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I would ask that you only join the pen friend exchange if you truly will follow through on your commitment . This means that you will write your pen friend, and usually this involves several letters over the course of 2-3 months. To avoid "flakers", yes, JALWS is not immune to this, I have had to start invoking a 4 letter minimum over the 4 month exchange time. I believe this is reasonable and amounts to 1 letter a month. It is very disappointing to those fulfilling their commitments when their partner does not respond in kind. </div>
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One final note. I want you to know that the Jane Austen Letter Writing Society's mission is to promote thoughtful, meaningful communication through the handwritten letter . Although I promote the elegant aspect of letter writing (I love vintage items connected to letter writing) , it is to <u>by no means</u> eliminate people who do not have access to stationery or other writing implements. The emphasis should always be on the content of the letter. So, if you possess the ability to write a good letter, you are more than welcome! And if you feel like you are a bit rusty with your letter writing skills, then still consider joining the society, to help improve your skills!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Announcing the Grand Opening of my new ETSY store: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/JaneAustenMissives?ref=hdr_shop_menu">JaneAustenMissives</a>!! I am having a nice give away on my intstagram account: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janeaustenletterwritingsociety/">Janeaustenletterwritingsociety </a></span></div>
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I wrote the letter on several sheets of paper, because the letter I began in January never got finished. (I'm ashamed to say). However, when this happens, I always send the old letter in along with the new letter because I tend to story tell in my letters and the January letter actually was written while I was at a 1860's ball being a chaperone! So, I had a few things to share about the ball that I thought Lady Sarah would still enjoy. </div>
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This letter did not fit inside the above flip book but I included it separately , but with the above flip book. I put all of it in a cello bag to mail. This letter had a belly wrap made from pages of Jane Austen's Emma, then raffia ribbon tied and my Jane Austen Silhouette wax seal. Happy travels to your destination...</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you think you may be the only one in the WORLD that randomly quotes Jane Austen? Do you wish you belonged to a society of like minded individuals who love classic literature, particularly Jane Austen? Do you wonder, <a href="http://janeaustenletterwritingsociety.blogspot.com/p/is-society-right-for-me.html">Is The Society Right For Me?</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Would you like to have a custom selected penfriend, tailor made just for you? Well now is your chance! Summer Sign ups are going on now through May 1st -May 10th! </span><span style="font-size: large;"> I know of no other service like the Jane Austen Letter Writing Society that attempts to match your personal likes and dislikes to the degree done here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to :<a href="mailto:JALWSociety@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: blue; cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">JALWSociety@gmail.com</a>. That's it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">** If you do not think your schedule will accommodate a pen friend , please reconsider joining at this time. Every letter written deserves a response! This exchange lasts 4 months (May-September) and the minimal requirement is 4 letters written to your Pen Friend during this period. If you do not meet this requirement you may be put on a suspension list ( I hate to impose this , but we have had some flakers much to my sadness!)</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16542646937761980367noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7051220632977246762.post-26468410993831347842017-04-21T11:38:00.001-07:002017-04-21T11:38:17.444-07:00Jane Austen Letter Writing Society Give Away!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: large;">This sale includes all the Jane Austen Letter Writing kits and letter writing accessories! This is the Jane Austen Letter Writing Society Kit, it is jammed packed ...bursting at the seams with all sorts of paper goodness. It includes Jane Austen stickers, wax, wax seal....and more! Here is a quick link! <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/239365928/on-sale-jane-austen-letter-writing-kit?ref=shop_home_feat_1">Jane Austen Kit</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Would you like to win this Jane Austen Mini kit? This drawing is happening on my instagram account: JaneAustenLetterWritingSociety The details of the giveaway are there. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This coming July will mark the 200th year of Jane Austen's Death. Jane Austen has brought so much wit, humor and just plain good reading to us, we are so thankful for her life! So, why not consider throwing a Jane Austen Themed Tea and Parlor Party? I am beginning to make plans for mine, which means gathering up items over time that might come into play. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love tea accessories. I love to have tea parties, but must admit that I haven't them as often as I should. I am always trying to find frugal ways to decorate and to have themed parties. I am slowly building up my Jane Austen themed party items. I go to discount stores and always scour the clearance aisles, and of course the thrift stores are always great places to find inexpensive items. I do not want you to think that I spend extravagant amounts of money on these items. I am really just a poor relation from "Cheapside". ;-) I want to encourage you to be frugal too. So, I will try to let you know where I get my items (extremely discounted) so you can check these places out as well. If you are belong to a one income family like mine, your bread winner will love you for this. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After a delightful time of tea, it might be refreshing to have a few activities . How about playing this wonderful card game: Marrying Mr. Darcy? This darling game came to me by way of my very sweet niece , Sarah. Thank you Sarah, you can see it will be put to GOOD use!</span></div>
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I<span style="font-size: large;">t is always so much fun to have an envelope making session for some good Jane Austen themed letter writing. Be sure to take advantage of deep discounts at crafting stores when they put their scrapbooking paper half off or more. Try to make it your motto "Never Pay Full Price"! It could even turn into a letter writing social! Have your like minded friends bring a stash of fun things to share, and perhaps making an entire afternoon of it. Who knows....it might even morph into a Jane Austen weekend retreat! Now that would be quite felicitous, would it not? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you ever find yourself in a frame of mind where you just can't make yourself sit down and write a letter? Did you know that writing a letter requires a great amount of mental energy? An article I read recently talked about the relationship between creativity and mental and physical energy ( <a href="https://scottjeffrey.com/morning-routine/">article</a> ). It all made sense to me. I guess what I need to say to myself is to SLOW DOWN. I know it's cliche to say, "slow down and smell the roses"...but there is much wisdom in that saying. The other morning, I was sitting in my living room with a cup of hot tea just gazing out the window. I don't know how long I sat there just gazing, but it was so peaceful and re energizing. The above photo was taken after I got up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, Step 1. Slow down, clear your mind of "the tyranny of the immediate". It also helps to make sure you are getting proper rest and nutrition. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 2. Declutter your work area. "<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "georgia" , serif; text-align: left;">A cluttered workspace evokes a distracted mind." was straight out of the article. For me, not only the immediate work area needs to be neat and tidy, but also the entire room. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 3: Have supplies at the ready. I usually spend a craft session or two making envelopes, or the bones of several flip books. It is a good idea (if you make your own stationery) to also have plenty of that available ahead of time. I like to rubber stamp my sheets, but wouldn't that take an immense amount of time if you were going through that process for each letter? I also try to have "happy mail" packets ready to go. I truly dislike searching everywhere for supplies. It is draining .</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Along with general supplies, stationery, envelopes, stickers are a nice touch, and require no artistic talent.</span></div>
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S<span style="font-size: large;">tep 4: Let's not forget to stop and take a break for tea! A little refreshment along the way will recharge you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Along with step 3, and having some "happy mail" (little paper gifts such as stickers, die cuts, etc. that you can share with your pen friend), be on the look out for items to "enclose" in your letter. I found these sturdy scripture cards that I have started to enclose with my letters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thinking about all of these things, makes me more aware of how I might learn to be more productive in my life in general, not just in letter writing. I hope it has helped you too. Please leave your comments below, and be a part of this conversation! I would love to hear from you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've had such a happy mail box! And such generosity....I am just overwhelmed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a beautiful letter from Lady Anna. She sent a nice long letter, with a swatch of fabric on one of the back pages that she plans to use in a refurbishing project. It reminded me of the long ago days when women used to send fabric swatches from quilting projects! And look at that beautiful postcard of Holkham Hall in Norfolk, England!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This tea! I never knew that Downton Abbey tea existed! Thank you for introducing me to it, Lady Anna.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am in the process of responding to all of these lovely letters. Hoping things are going well with your pen friend partner and just think, a new round of sign ups will begin in May! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is some of my recent Outgoing Austen Mail. I am very behind on my letter writing, but I am slowly getting caught up. Once I get started, I can hardly stop, it is so much fun! I love every aspect of it, from the reading of YOUR letter , from selecting/or making my stationery, penning a response, to making a lovely envelope...I love it all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I even decided, during our snow storm, to burn the midnight oil. It was so cozy sitting at my desk while snow was falling softly outside. I love this desk, it is one of 5 that we have in our home. But this is my favorite one. Writing by candlelight is one of the most relaxing activities one can do. Give it a try.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a long overdue letter to Lady Anna. She has been so patient and is such a lovely correspondent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This letter has a page from Pride and Prejudice...Nina, see if you can figure WHY I chose this particular scene out of P&P for you! (Think of it as a bit of a riddle, but it is based on something you revealed to me in your last letter...about a Mr. Darcy!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Monday Janurary 16th, 2017</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just a reminder that the Winter Pen Friend Exchange will be winding up as far as sign ups go on this coming Monday, 1/16/17. After that there will be a waiting list. Here is a <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7051220632977246762#editor/target=post;postID=8949277196382816011;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=4;src=postname">link</a> to the application that must be filled out and information for joining the Society.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The east coast, and possibly much of the country is under a storm warning...we may get up to 8 inches of snow. I know, I know...you folks in the north and midwest are crying out at a mere 8 inches. However, Richmond IS the gateway to the SOUTH! It shouldn't be that cold here! So it is time to break out the socks! And not ANY socks will do... especially when these gorgeous Jane Austen quotation socks are available!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had to grab my "Emma" from my 16 year old son's room. Yes you heard that correctly, my 16 year old son is taking British literature and was assigned to read Emma last semester. He was nearly finished with the book when we decided to watch the 1996 Gwyneth Paltrow movie together. He absolutely loved it, and it cleared up some of the nuances of language that he wasn't quite getting by reading. Actually, I didn't know he laid hold of my favorite edition....the edges are curled a bit, but that is a SMALL price to pay to have a 16 year old boy read Austen!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After taking this picture....I had to grab a mug and fill it to the brim to warm my hands. That is the down side to living in a 100 year old Virginian farm house. So grab your socks, hot beverage, a favorite Jane Austen Book and hunker down...that's the art of staying warm!</span></div>
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for the WINTER Pen Friend Exchange! This is where I personally
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application (see the menu bar at the top of this page to access the form)
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Austen Heroine Are You?" quiz which is located in the side bar of
this blog. This will help you fill out the application form, question #9.
2.Then copy the completed application and paste it into an email.
Send the completed application form to me at : JALWSociety@gmail.com.
The <b>deadline</b> for applications is: <b>January 16th,
2016.</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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monitoring my email box : JALWsociety@gmail.com and begin
processing the applications. You might not get a response from me
immediately, but I hope to start working on them this week. You
will be notified of your pen friend after the January deadline. It
usually takes me close to a week to get it all worked out. :-). I
do this the old fashioned way...someday I'll have to do a blog post on this
process, as I really amaze myself that it all works out so well. Try to
be as specific about yourself as possible in the application...this allows me
to better match you, but also remember that we all must be flexible too.
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writing letters, and would you be willing to commit to writing a Pen Friend
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I do understand that life events happen. I do understand that we
sometimes over commit and then need to pull out of commitments. So,
all that being said, I would like for you to understand your commitment before
sending in your application. I do not want this to become burdensome
to anyone, however, if someone you agree to write, sends you a letter,
please be courteous enough to reply. I would also like to be so
bold as to say, over the course of 4 months, let's try to send at least 1
letter a month over this Pen Friend exchange. I really do not think that
this is too much, do you ? So, if you don't think your schedule will
allow you to send at least 1 letter a month, please refrain from joining
the society at this point. Your schedule may free up in the future,
and we would be more than happy to have you join then. Of course, you may
send as MANY letters as you like , I am just trying to establish a minimum, so
as not to disappoint our members. After you are matched with your
customized Pen Friend, you will receive their email address, at this point it
would be good to establish your expectations with your pen friend. If for
any reason you run into a life emergency and must withdraw from the Society,
please notify your Pen Friend, AND myself as soon as possible. I do keep
a waiting list running to help in these situations. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Society's mission is to promote thoughtful, meaningful communication through
the handwritten letter . Although I promote the elegant aspect of letter
writing (I love vintage items connected to letter writing) , it is to <u>by
no means</u> eliminate people who do not have access to stationery or
other writing implements. The emphasis should always be on the content of
the letter. So, if you possess the ability to write a good letter, and
love to discuss literary classics (particularly Jane Austen!), you are more than
welcome! If you feel like you are a bit rusty with your letter writing
skills, still consider joining the society, to help improve your
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my Jane Austen themed letter Writing kits, and other Jane Austen themed
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