No matter how technologically advanced we get, there’s still no digital substitute for a postcard. If you’re on the sending end, you’re enjoying some time away from home in a new, unfamiliar, and hopefully fun place. If you’re the receiver, you get to share a bit of that experience and feel a little warmth that you’re being thought of. It’s a great relationship.

I’ve been trying to send postcards to my friends and family. If you are reading this and you are a family member or friend who has not received a postcard, fret not. More are on the way. If you’re worried you won’t get one because I don’t have your address, email it to me. I’ll see what I can do.

The down side of postcards is the fact that A) any information written on them is open to viewing, and B) because of “A,” messages can get generic. It’s so easy to gravitate to “Wish you were here!” or “Having a great time! Miss You!” Not that those sentiments are untrue, it’s just that they may seem unfeeling from overuse.

I’ve decided to go a different route. I’m doing a quick doodle on the postcards I’m sending out. Here are a few:

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I can still write a message on there (generic or not) but the doodle gives it a bit extra. I’m using images of people and experiences from New York. Yesterday I went to a free Jazz concert in the park and drew up the music ones. Last Sunday I went to Central Park so I drew up the bike rental one.

Hopefully they’ll make it to their destination without any major smudging.

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