A number of years ago I posted a series on Minnesota Workers, which I think I will resurrect for Round Two. Here is our wonderful mailman who always has a treat for our dogs. He's a great guy doing a terrific job; I hope that the postal service will continue to be able to provide the same quality service for a good number of years, despite the inroads made by internet. And, those of you who know me are aware of how I feel about the absence of regular letters and notes that can be reread, savored, and saved. As much as I love email, it's having a profound effect on literary output!!
We love our mailman too! They really tend to be people persons.
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Yes you're right, I always wonder how historians can do their work without letters from the past to read. There are not any left now.
ReplyDeletewell hello mailman! yep, there's nothing like a hand written letter!
ReplyDeleteMy father retired from the PO a few years ago and my step mother retired from there last year. Both were post masters in small missouri towns, but I remember him walking his route when I was little.
ReplyDeleteMy mother said that when she grew up (in the 1920's-30's) the mailman delivered mail to the house twice a day.
ReplyDeleteI hope that he does not go the way of the dinosaur! I know that in some school districts they are not even teaching cursive anymore.
ReplyDeleteI noticed Dave's comment above. My parents told me the same thing. He does good work rain, shine, or deep snow.
ReplyDeletea handsome fellow.
ReplyDeleteI think I will enjoy this worker series! We have a rural mailbox out by the road, so we don't get to visit with the delivery person much. But I remember the mailman who came to the door when I was growing up in Illinois.
ReplyDeleteWe still have a mailman (on a scooter) who comes everyday, twice a day around Christmas..but he doesn't look as friendly as your lovely postman Kate..I still remember the excitement of receiving a real letter from overseas..ah! such a shame.
ReplyDeleteAH! Lucky you! We have a community mailbox - a group of mailboxes on a cement slab where we and all my neighbours go to fetch our mail. Not at all the same as door-to-door service.
ReplyDeleteDoes he have a name?
ReplyDeleteSome people don't want their name published.
DeleteI had so many pen pals when I was a child and the mailman was the bringer of all those exciting letters. And George, the carrier in the building where I had my first-ever job, set the standard of "nice" for the rest of my working career.
ReplyDeleteLet me add my vote for the Mailman and the delivered letter. The overwhelming consensus of your commenters are in agreement!
ReplyDeleteThe other men in Blue.
ReplyDeleteA great idea for a series. Love this shot and tribute to the postman. Emailing is super fast and convenient but how fun to get a letter that isn't a bill from time to time :).
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a worker series. I tend to take photos of random people I encounter who interest me. Maybe I should start thinking about a series . . .
ReplyDeleteVery nice postman's picture!
ReplyDeleteAnother exclusive portrait by Kate! I think someday you'll be famous for these.
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