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Proposed Rates: postage for a 1-ounce letter would be 66 cents, up from 63 cents. A first-class stamp would be double the 1999 rate of 33 cents.

Postcards sent domestically would be 51 cents, up from 48 cents.

International postcards and 1-ounce letters are $1.50, a 5-cent increase.

This came yesterday. Only clue is German postage. No return address, no signature. I am proud to receive it, you must be proud to have made it. Mixed media on heavy watercolor paper…

Here is an enlightening 8 minute video for those of us who love learning about the inner workings of the USPS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxCha4Kez9c

Much to “cousin” Monster a GOGO’s  chagrin, they live above the shadowy underground cave command center of EMPOW (Evil Mail Police of (the) World) But!  The rule-bound minions did not manage to get their hand on this gem. Thank you!…

From Carien Van Hest, a clever simple tree and bird. The background is quite textured evoking tree-ness

A bright envelope, a elegant couple, and a homage to Picasso…

Thank you, ILya, for the lovely collage! The cancellation stamp indicates it was mailed 25-2-22. A month to arrive, not bad. 

Thank you, ILya, for the lovely collage! The cancellation stamp indicates it was mailed 25-2-22. A month to arrive, not bad. 

This was postmarked 15.11.21;  Mid November.  It arrived 27 January.  Thank you MomKat!

Thank you Debra!  I took piano as a kid, but had second hand piano books (mostly because the student goes quickly up to the next level) so I was jealous of others that had certificates.  This has been decorating my desk and giving me joy for a few…

I bet this is from Sabrina, because of the goose block print, but cannot find a signature anywhere.  Check out the lovely Christmas decorations and matching stamp!…

No evocative smell of spray paint, these are a different type of Mail Art:…

My first art from Jean Jackson is a vibrant collage And a "healthy" recipe, in keeping with all my resolutions. It includes ham, cheese and more cheese. Hmm…

Such a fun collection of Boise Christmas Postcards.  The mail carriers had their work cut out for them on a couple; Mrs Lucian Lennoire had nothing but her name and the city.  And it must have arrived!  Thank you Debra! …

Ruth Giles sent me a fabulous set of MA. First, a postcard/ad for hooligan yarn.  Does this mean it's loud and drunk?  Then a wonderful glamour collage. But my favorite is the sewn creation. …

I've just found out the US postal service is raising rates at the end of this AUgust (29th).  Considering our mail is one of the least expensive in the world I'm not too unhappy.  But still!  two increases in one year! 

First-Class Stamp will move from 55 to 58 cents

from Bonzine #15…

Adam Roussopoulos sent an interesting collection of responses to his October questionnaire on the most offensive MA received. Forty pages of thought provoking images and reflections.  I won't post other pages.

A lovely block print of a bird with blossoms from Sabrina Schmider on interesting calligraphy paper.  Also a textured spring collage. Thank you!…

today a lovely holiday greetings from Mom Cat,  slightly tattered and water stained. I think it swam.…