Top Corner, at the Right

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I have this darling book, Love Letters Made Easy, copyright 1910 by Edward Clode, New York. Today seems like a good day to learn about the “Silent Messengers of Love,” which is the title of the first chapter.

Did you know that how and where you arrange a postage stamp sends a message? Well, it does. I’ve copied the advice here, just as it was set in the book, inconsistencies and all…

Upside-down, on the left corner — I love you.

Same corner, crosswise — My heart is another’s.

Straight up and down — Good-by, sweetheart.

Upside down, on right corner — Write no more.

In the left-hand corner — I hate you.

Bottom corner, at the left — I seek your acquaintance.

On the right-hand corner, at a right angle — Do you love me?

Top corner, at the right — I wish your friendship.

On the line with surname — Accept my love.

On the line with surname, upside down — I am engaged.

At right angle, same place — I long to see you.

In the middle, at right-hand edge — Write immediately.

In the center, at the top — Yes.

In the center, at the bottom — No.

Right. Made easy.

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About Ginny O'Donnell

After reading a really nice obituary a few years ago, I considered what they'll write about me. "She worked all day, then went home and made supper." Except now, my husband has retired, so he makes the supper. Hm. I sound kinda lazy, but I'm always busy. You'll see. Part 2: I like my original About Me, so I'm keeping it intact. But now I, too, am footloose. Let's see what happens next, shall we? Part 3: Just to keep everything in perspective, I'm keeping parts 1 and 2 intact. Now, I am actively and happily NOT so footloose, doing my thing over at Cottage Door Press. And with it being off its training wheels, I will pick up my ginnygram pen again. Love!

2 responses »

  1. I’ll have to remember to put it in the left-hand corner on my phone bill.

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  2. I’ll have to remember to put it in the left-hand corner when I pay my phone bill.

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