#penpal — Public Fediverse posts

“I don’t have anyone, including family or friends beyond the wired fences. No one takes time to be a friend to a prisoner. Someone who does not know me, writes me. This changes everything.”

~Inmate at Baraga Max CF

#penpal #ministry

Awww... 💌

Dear Readers: Yes, #PenPal programs still exist in a digital world

By HOLLY RAMER
Updated 5:27 PM UTC, May 5, 2026

Excerpt: " 'People are very interested in physical, analog things right now,” [Rachel Syme] said. 'I think it really has an appeal especially to a younger generation who grew up with a phone glued to their hand, to do something that’s more tactile, slower, more intentional, more mindful, but also just disconnected from the internet in every way.' "

Read more:
https://apnews.com/article/pen-pals-letters-comeback-bc87e1b9c229665bafd368e19751d6ca

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/P9gal

#PenPals #Handwriting #WrittenCorrespondence #Analog #LowTech #NeoLuddites

Awww... 💌

Dear Readers: Yes, #PenPal programs still exist in a digital world

By HOLLY RAMER
Updated 5:27 PM UTC, May 5, 2026

Excerpt: " 'People are very interested in physical, analog things right now,” [Rachel Syme] said. 'I think it really has an appeal especially to a younger generation who grew up with a phone glued to their hand, to do something that’s more tactile, slower, more intentional, more mindful, but also just disconnected from the internet in every way.' "

Read more:
https://apnews.com/article/pen-pals-letters-comeback-bc87e1b9c229665bafd368e19751d6ca

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/P9gal

#PenPals #Handwriting #WrittenCorrespondence #Analog #LowTech #NeoLuddites

Awww... 💌

Dear Readers: Yes, #PenPal programs still exist in a digital world

By HOLLY RAMER
Updated 5:27 PM UTC, May 5, 2026

Excerpt: " 'People are very interested in physical, analog things right now,” [Rachel Syme] said. 'I think it really has an appeal especially to a younger generation who grew up with a phone glued to their hand, to do something that’s more tactile, slower, more intentional, more mindful, but also just disconnected from the internet in every way.' "

Read more:
https://apnews.com/article/pen-pals-letters-comeback-bc87e1b9c229665bafd368e19751d6ca

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/P9gal

#PenPals #Handwriting #WrittenCorrespondence #Analog #LowTech #NeoLuddites

Awww... 💌

Dear Readers: Yes, #PenPal programs still exist in a digital world

By HOLLY RAMER
Updated 5:27 PM UTC, May 5, 2026

Excerpt: " 'People are very interested in physical, analog things right now,” [Rachel Syme] said. 'I think it really has an appeal especially to a younger generation who grew up with a phone glued to their hand, to do something that’s more tactile, slower, more intentional, more mindful, but also just disconnected from the internet in every way.' "

Read more:
https://apnews.com/article/pen-pals-letters-comeback-bc87e1b9c229665bafd368e19751d6ca

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/P9gal

#PenPals #Handwriting #WrittenCorrespondence #Analog #LowTech #NeoLuddites

Awww... 💌

Dear Readers: Yes, #PenPal programs still exist in a digital world

By HOLLY RAMER
Updated 5:27 PM UTC, May 5, 2026

Excerpt: " 'People are very interested in physical, analog things right now,” [Rachel Syme] said. 'I think it really has an appeal especially to a younger generation who grew up with a phone glued to their hand, to do something that’s more tactile, slower, more intentional, more mindful, but also just disconnected from the internet in every way.' "

Read more:
https://apnews.com/article/pen-pals-letters-comeback-bc87e1b9c229665bafd368e19751d6ca

Archived version:
https://archive.ph/P9gal

#PenPals #Handwriting #WrittenCorrespondence #Analog #LowTech #NeoLuddites

I am currently living a real life romance trope, I just can’t find what this trope is. For weeks now, my neighbor and I have been exchanging text files on a flash drive rather than emails, because our inboxes are flooded and a lot of people have asked us, why not just exchange email addresses, but there is something revolutionary anticipatory about receiving a knock on my door, a flash drive tucked into a bag, with some kind of fruit, shampoo, or cookie or something the other might need. What really makes my heart swoon is these aren’t short letters either, they’re lengthy! Of course we talk to each other and we see each other often around the complex, but we don’t have enough time to converse the way we write to each other. #PenPal #PenPals

I am currently living a real life romance trope, I just can’t find what this trope is. For weeks now, my neighbor and I have been exchanging text files on a flash drive rather than emails, because our inboxes are flooded and a lot of people have asked us, why not just exchange email addresses, but there is something revolutionary anticipatory about receiving a knock on my door, a flash drive tucked into a bag, with some kind of fruit, shampoo, or cookie or something the other might need. What really makes my heart swoon is these aren’t short letters either, they’re lengthy! Of course we talk to each other and we see each other often around the complex, but we don’t have enough time to converse the way we write to each other. #PenPal #PenPals

I am currently living a real life romance trope, I just can’t find what this trope is. For weeks now, my neighbor and I have been exchanging text files on a flash drive rather than emails, because our inboxes are flooded and a lot of people have asked us, why not just exchange email addresses, but there is something revolutionary anticipatory about receiving a knock on my door, a flash drive tucked into a bag, with some kind of fruit, shampoo, or cookie or something the other might need. What really makes my heart swoon is these aren’t short letters either, they’re lengthy! Of course we talk to each other and we see each other often around the complex, but we don’t have enough time to converse the way we write to each other. #PenPal #PenPals

I am currently living a real life romance trope, I just can’t find what this trope is. For weeks now, my neighbor and I have been exchanging text files on a flash drive rather than emails, because our inboxes are flooded and a lot of people have asked us, why not just exchange email addresses, but there is something revolutionary anticipatory about receiving a knock on my door, a flash drive tucked into a bag, with some kind of fruit, shampoo, or cookie or something the other might need. What really makes my heart swoon is these aren’t short letters either, they’re lengthy! Of course we talk to each other and we see each other often around the complex, but we don’t have enough time to converse the way we write to each other. #PenPal #PenPals

I am currently living a real life romance trope, I just can’t find what this trope is. For weeks now, my neighbor and I have been exchanging text files on a flash drive rather than emails, because our inboxes are flooded and a lot of people have asked us, why not just exchange email addresses, but there is something revolutionary anticipatory about receiving a knock on my door, a flash drive tucked into a bag, with some kind of fruit, shampoo, or cookie or something the other might need. What really makes my heart swoon is these aren’t short letters either, they’re lengthy! Of course we talk to each other and we see each other often around the complex, but we don’t have enough time to converse the way we write to each other. #PenPal #PenPals

Just got my final letter from my STEM penpal.

I’m part of a program that pairs K-12 students with STEM professionals for mentorship through exchanged letters. My guy is interested in gaming technologies.

It’s cute and fun. I had a good time. I’m honored that I was invited.

#STEM #Technology #Penpal #Mentorship

Branded "It all began with letters. Every word he wrote etched itself into my mind, into my soul" Sale: $17.99 to $1.99 by Saffron A. Kent Rating: 4.1/5 (2,644 Reviews) #Romance #Suspense #DarkRomance #Thriller #Cowboy #PenPal #BookSky

Branded

Hola Fediverso!
Busco un/a/e penpal.
Puede ser por email y cuando tengamos mas confianza, transicionar a correspondencia.
Esto es estrictamente platonico, osea, solo amistad. Puede ser en inglés o en español.
Mis requisitos son;
- Que sea mayor de edad, de preferencia de 25 años wn adelante.
- El género no importa.
- si es participe de fandoms o de protectos creativos relacionados a la ficción, por favor, que no sea un fancop que acosa otros fans, escritores o artistas y sepa diferenciar entre expresión artistica y la realidad.
- que sea amable y paciente.
- que haya mucha comunicación, pero en el sentido de entablar limites y preferencias y necesidades según vayamos creando esta amistad.
- puedo esperar, no necesito que me mandes tu respuesta de inmediato. Tómate tu tiempo, hasta meses si quieres. Te pido la misma paciencia.
- no sé mucho de tecnología y lenguahes de programación, soy mas de arte y escritura creativa, así que no sé si vayamos a ser compatibles al hablar de tus hobbies de programación, pero aunque no entienda me dejo que me cuentes en decenas de páginas lo que te apasione.
- leo libros y me gustan las peliculas y leer manga y web comics.

Gracias por leer. Mencioname en privado si deseas que lo intentemos.

#penpals #penpal #amistad #friendship #friends #fediverso #fediverse #mastodon

Hola Fediverso!
Busco un/a/e penpal.
Puede ser por email y cuando tengamos mas confianza, transicionar a correspondencia.
Esto es estrictamente platonico, osea, solo amistad. Puede ser en inglés o en español.
Mis requisitos son;
- Que sea mayor de edad, de preferencia de 25 años wn adelante.
- El género no importa.
- si es participe de fandoms o de protectos creativos relacionados a la ficción, por favor, que no sea un fancop que acosa otros fans, escritores o artistas y sepa diferenciar entre expresión artistica y la realidad.
- que sea amable y paciente.
- que haya mucha comunicación, pero en el sentido de entablar limites y preferencias y necesidades según vayamos creando esta amistad.
- puedo esperar, no necesito que me mandes tu respuesta de inmediato. Tómate tu tiempo, hasta meses si quieres. Te pido la misma paciencia.
- no sé mucho de tecnología y lenguahes de programación, soy mas de arte y escritura creativa, así que no sé si vayamos a ser compatibles al hablar de tus hobbies de programación, pero aunque no entienda me dejo que me cuentes en decenas de páginas lo que te apasione.
- leo libros y me gustan las peliculas y leer manga y web comics.

Gracias por leer. Mencioname en privado si deseas que lo intentemos.

#penpals #penpal #amistad #friendship #friends #fediverso #fediverse #mastodon

Hola Fediverso!
Busco un/a/e penpal.
Puede ser por email y cuando tengamos mas confianza, transicionar a correspondencia.
Esto es estrictamente platonico, osea, solo amistad. Puede ser en inglés o en español.
Mis requisitos son;
- Que sea mayor de edad, de preferencia de 25 años wn adelante.
- El género no importa.
- si es participe de fandoms o de protectos creativos relacionados a la ficción, por favor, que no sea un fancop que acosa otros fans, escritores o artistas y sepa diferenciar entre expresión artistica y la realidad.
- que sea amable y paciente.
- que haya mucha comunicación, pero en el sentido de entablar limites y preferencias y necesidades según vayamos creando esta amistad.
- puedo esperar, no necesito que me mandes tu respuesta de inmediato. Tómate tu tiempo, hasta meses si quieres. Te pido la misma paciencia.
- no sé mucho de tecnología y lenguahes de programación, soy mas de arte y escritura creativa, así que no sé si vayamos a ser compatibles al hablar de tus hobbies de programación, pero aunque no entienda me dejo que me cuentes en decenas de páginas lo que te apasione.
- leo libros y me gustan las peliculas y leer manga y web comics.

Gracias por leer. Mencioname en privado si deseas que lo intentemos.

#penpals #penpal #amistad #friendship #friends #fediverso #fediverse #mastodon

Hola Fediverso!
Busco un/a/e penpal.
Puede ser por email y cuando tengamos mas confianza, transicionar a correspondencia.
Esto es estrictamente platonico, osea, solo amistad. Puede ser en inglés o en español.
Mis requisitos son;
- Que sea mayor de edad, de preferencia de 25 años wn adelante.
- El género no importa.
- si es participe de fandoms o de protectos creativos relacionados a la ficción, por favor, que no sea un fancop que acosa otros fans, escritores o artistas y sepa diferenciar entre expresión artistica y la realidad.
- que sea amable y paciente.
- que haya mucha comunicación, pero en el sentido de entablar limites y preferencias y necesidades según vayamos creando esta amistad.
- puedo esperar, no necesito que me mandes tu respuesta de inmediato. Tómate tu tiempo, hasta meses si quieres. Te pido la misma paciencia.
- no sé mucho de tecnología y lenguahes de programación, soy mas de arte y escritura creativa, así que no sé si vayamos a ser compatibles al hablar de tus hobbies de programación, pero aunque no entienda me dejo que me cuentes en decenas de páginas lo que te apasione.
- leo libros y me gustan las peliculas y leer manga y web comics.

Gracias por leer. Mencioname en privado si deseas que lo intentemos.

#penpals #penpal #amistad #friendship #friends #fediverso #fediverse #mastodon

Hola Fediverso!
Busco un/a/e penpal.
Puede ser por email y cuando tengamos mas confianza, transicionar a correspondencia.
Esto es estrictamente platonico, osea, solo amistad. Puede ser en inglés o en español.
Mis requisitos son;
- Que sea mayor de edad, de preferencia de 25 años wn adelante.
- El género no importa.
- si es participe de fandoms o de protectos creativos relacionados a la ficción, por favor, que no sea un fancop que acosa otros fans, escritores o artistas y sepa diferenciar entre expresión artistica y la realidad.
- que sea amable y paciente.
- que haya mucha comunicación, pero en el sentido de entablar limites y preferencias y necesidades según vayamos creando esta amistad.
- puedo esperar, no necesito que me mandes tu respuesta de inmediato. Tómate tu tiempo, hasta meses si quieres. Te pido la misma paciencia.
- no sé mucho de tecnología y lenguahes de programación, soy mas de arte y escritura creativa, así que no sé si vayamos a ser compatibles al hablar de tus hobbies de programación, pero aunque no entienda me dejo que me cuentes en decenas de páginas lo que te apasione.
- leo libros y me gustan las peliculas y leer manga y web comics.

Gracias por leer. Mencioname en privado si deseas que lo intentemos.

#penpals #penpal #amistad #friendship #friends #fediverso #fediverse #mastodon

Hi, my friend is looking to find a french speaking pen pal, if you are interested or know someone who might be, feel free to contact them or me. It would really mean the world to them: meow.social/@marlowe/115... #penpal #penpals #french #german #languagelearning #penpalwanted #penpalswanted

Marlowe (@[email protected])

A request from comrade Marritte for a friend:
#penpal #Colorado

My new (first!) postcard set is now available - five photographs and haiku capturing quiet autumn moments.
A small reflection on impermanence, stillness, and change in a spirit of Zen, and wabi-sabi aesthetics.

https://ko-fi.com/s/715d050c6d
https://www.etsy.com/listing/4395677407

#art #artforsale #photography #haiku #postcard #postkarten #penpal #snailmail #autumn #nature #wabisabi #zen #kofi #etsy

Getting ready to mail a new batch of stickers next week. Now's a great time to sign up!

Together we can share a little joy, and collect data on USPS delivery times. And it will distract me from current events, a bit, and feel like I'm doing something small and positive.

Please boost, for organic reach!

How it works:

1. You sign up
2. I mail a sticker to you
3. You tell me when it arrives

#dataviz #CitizenScience #DataArt #USPS #penpal #art #Stamps #mail

https://forms.gle/7YQSub2WfpG1vYjs7

Y’all. I’m officially a pen pal to a 6th grader who is dreaming of a career in STEM. (I promised not to drop f-bombs.)

It’s a program that pairs students interested in STEM with adults who work in those industries.

My kid is interested in “computers, human behavior, the brain.” 🔥

We exchange four snail-mail letters over the course of the school year, based on four themes.

I’m stoked.

#STEM #Mentor #Mentorship #Youth #PenPal #Students #K12

The 10 Most Disturbing Horror Novels

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https://www.themarysue.com/the-10-most-disturbing-horror-novels/

#Books #Beloved #BloodMeridian #GeekLove #Penpal

I believe that kindness towards convicts or ex-convicts is an important virtue in life that I try to live with the ex-cons I know in my building, but I've considered joining a penpal program writing to incarcerated people to go further and maybe provide a little distraction for them if nothing else.

#convict #crime #prison #penpal

I'm hoping Mastodon can help me!

I'm trying to hook my wife up with a Chinese penpal so she can practice reading and writing in simplified Chinese.

The penpal should live in China be female, between the ages of 30-50, enjoy reading, walking, running and preferably be a mum.

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我希望長毛象可以幫助我！

我正試著替我太太找一位中國筆友，這樣她就能練習簡體中文的讀和寫。

這位筆友應該住在中國，女性，年齡在30-50歲之間，喜歡閱讀、散步、跑步，最好是位媽媽。

#china #help #mastodon #penpal

@snailmail looking for a penpal to send physical mail.

I like reading, writing, drawing, painting (watercolour or gouache), ink and wash, and other things.
I recently experimented with zines and lumen printing, so I might send some attempts.

if you are interested, please DM/contact me :)
(thatoddshade at gmx dot com)
please boost or share with people who'd be interested.

#penpals #penpal #penpalswanted #penpalwanted #lookingforapenpal #snailmail #snailmailing #snailmailart #zine #zines #art

Oooh! The Betty White stamps arrived!

If you're interested in signing up for my #StickersAndStamps project, and would like me to use one of these Betty White stamps on your envelope, mention the Betty White stamps in the "Questions and Comments" section of the sign up form: https://forms.gle/pMF8w1WkZXoostLM8

#BettyWhite #USPS #PenPal #art #DataArt #DataViz

Ich hab en #PenPal was kann uff Deitsch schreiwe!

Eb du witt, schick mir en Toot mit dei Address un mir kenne aa Pen Pals sei!

#PennsylvaniaDutch

Collector of #books + fat cells + #truecrime podcasts + creative curse words. Feisty, fierce, #feminist, #liberal AF, 🏳️‍🌈 ally, #BLM. I’m #GenX, a small biz owner, former web dev, stationery + sticker creator on Etsy, old school #penpal,#StephenKing’s #1 fan, #bookworm, #ambivert, #fibro warrior, and incredibly lucky wife and mom of three amazing boys. I love #walking, taking amateur #nature, #wildlife and pet photos with my phone, posting about #KansasCity, #bloomscrolling, and #birdwatching.

72 years ago in Iowa, a worker named Mary Foss wrote a message onto an egg. She put the egg into a carton and sent the carton out for distribution. Last month, someone responded.

https://www.metafilter.com/200581/I-hope-that-someone-gets-my

#history #memories #penpal #resolved #message #time #metafilter #bestofmetafilter

#introductions No.2 - Searchable post of hashtags I am about, for the purposes of making new connections on here :moji14:​

#DisabilityJustice #ACAB #NEISvoid #RaiseTheRate #DeepEcology #LandBack #TreatyNow #DisabledJoy #ChronicPain #NeuroSpicy #Neurodivergent #Poetry #houseplants #SnailMail #PenPal #PaperCraft #BlackLivesMatter #Hypermobility #TransRights #Queer #QueerJoy #nonbinary #CatParent #TraumaInformed #Permaculture #BrainFog #Writers #PlantBasedRecipes #FatJoy #FatEmpowerment #FatAcceptance #ProChoice #mspec #ChildrensRights #FatLiberation #ChildrensLiberation #DisabledQueer #DisabledLiberation #MelbourneQueer #ArtsAndCulture