Classic Letters

Greetings Dear Readers,

Recently someone I love told me his honest feelings about the digital age. He mentioned that the fading art of letter writing is important to him. He went on to say that when communicating with others we should take the time occasionally to pick out a card or write a letter. I think that he is right.

When Avalon and I were first together we communicated through letters. I still have them and recently reread them. Letters have a sustain power in them. They capture moments in time where thoughts and feelings may be expressed. One is able to think through what they would say and characterize it so that the small nuances are expressed. One is also able to be very cryptic and require others to read between the lines. I have poured over some letters long after getting them in order to reason out the thoughts behind some words.

We track history through letters. They are kept in boxes, framed, and are sold with estates. They have great value to understanding the thoughts and feelings of those now part of the past. One expresses a level of trust when they write a letter that its contents will be shared or not shared judiciously.

Email and IM’s are quick and efficient but lack something. Once one has an internet connection and email client communication is easy. Email can be traced to be sure it is received. It can also be intercepted and read by unwanted eyes. Letters are much more personal.

This does not mean that the transition to the digital age is not vital. It does not mean that the emerging generations must remain locked into to paper world. It does mean that some art forms have value as they are and should not be completely abandoned.

I love getting letters and have decided to write them more often. If you get one, I hope you write back.

Wishing you joy in the journey,

Aramis Thorn