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this card from Ebb Yowza makes me wonder if the twenty-first century might see the beginning of  the end of nations... maybe borders cause more trouble than they're worth? just like it's important to think not just of now but of generations to come, it's important to think beyond here, to the folks who live on the other side of the tracks. perhaps it's time…

Man Ray, Ray Johnson, and Heironymous Bosch walk into a bar...

(this postcard documents the moment) ];-)

thanks SueAn; see you in the mail soon!

another lovely print from my (brain) cell-mate in Dreux; this is a detail from her signature handcrafted oversize b+w envelope.

drawings, poetry, and art-spirit - hurrah!

methinks there's a bar-bard-barbara-barbarian thing going on here...…

what's up with these belts/collars/leashes? is Dean suggesting the French art of living involves bondage? hmmm... that bearded head fits exquisitely on Dean's torso; nice work!

large collage card - jurassic park + the french open? and can you tell it's 3D? the glue-master managed to bisect that dinosaur (resin toy) and it survived its handling by the postal service. wonders never cease.

i like receiving these kind of samplers; i feel like i'm getting an inside glimpse of someone's studio. a couple of these drawings were made with non-dominant hand; not obvious! 

this detail from the envelope - a stamp on a sticker surrounded by sparkles - makes me think of Moebius -…

my darling denim creature arrived safely; it was smart to send her packed in water/colors ]:-)

thanks Kate; nice to see you back! see you in the mail soon

une production de qualite ainsi qu'une part égale d'esprit et d'absurdité aboutissent à La Vie secrète des mots [18eme edition]. merci et bravo!

is Jack suffering from a weird strain of coulrophobia?

please don't die laughing, and get well soon!

];-)

cool assortment of Fake Art, curious cut-ups, and homemade eyeball etc. stamps. fascinating postcard makes Mr. Bagato look like he's not quite sure which dimension he's inhabiting (i often feel that way). and those 'ferret lessons' stamps are a hoot; honestly never seen anything quite like…

too many emojis to fit into an envelope, so... naked emotion?

[i was tempted to type 'mixed feelings', too, but these all appear to be exceedingly positive]

merci mon ami

nice to once again receive stuff from the Republic of Whimsy! the Tuxedo Bunnies, the clear lines, and bright colors of the simplified landscapes do indeed induce smiles upon receipt. note: this envelope features First Day Issue of special Jabberwocky stamp. thanks theo - stay proudly lower case, low key, and low…

it's always Flux Fly season somewhere on the planet, right?

thanks for sending them my way

this charming collage card answered all my questions - always great when Mail Art reveals the meaning of life ];-)

see you in the mail soon!

Juan is one of the most prolific, collaborative, and generous guys around. hard to tell from the photograph, but the central element of this card is a (transparent) slide image of a landscape; cool idea. and i've printed a mirror image photo so you can see what the (laser-cut?) rubber stamp reads. muchas gracias…

so it's a good thing she sent this card in a non-machinable envelope! the bottom portion of the landscape is actual floor tile, so it adds heft. also, a whole new depth/perspective; nice. btw, who is mysterious S. Mabray? is this collaborative, or does SM =…

midwestern artifacts + very nicely executed handmade cards. despite all those lemons, i feel like i hit the jackpot, as Peter is always very generous with his sticker love --

these will adorn outgoing mail.…

ha ha ha - the glue didn't hold! so this card arrived as a sort of 'make your own adventure' kit ];-)

is there a word for when this happens.... serendipitepistolaleatory perhaps?

gracias Mikel; see you in the Mail…

although i did not know this guy, i appreciate the remembrance card; such a nice way of spreading his memory around the world. it makes me think i should have a plan in place for my postcard... hmmm.