Add And PASS Thoughts

[jon foster]

[Mary Anne]

Joseph Cornell is a great hero of mine and he had many strategies for introducing randomness into his life.  One of the stories told is by one of his waitress friends.  They were casual friends to the point that he knew where she lived.  One day he turned up, unannounced and asked for a favour; would she look after a small package for him?  She agreed and he handed her a sealed paper bag.  Then he wanted to see where she would keep it.  She showed him her wardrobe - a nice safe corner - and he was content.

A few weeks later he turned up again with another parcel exactly the same which she stored away with the other.  This went on for some months until sh had quite a pile.  \then he arrived and asked for one back. which one? any one, her choice.

Later that day she got a phone call; he was full of excitement.

The parcel was a record he had bought at a nearby store and this whole rigmarole was a way of surprising himself and letting chance decide what he listened too.  I believe the process went o for some years.

The same could be done with add and passes perhaps if you had the patience or better still, a patient friend?

[jon foster]

@Mary Anne - I like that idea, I think I might add it to the list.

@Richard - Perfect.

[Mary Anne]

Number &: Put them in a drawer and forget them for five years - then send them out.

[Richard Canard]

02.10.19 Dare Mister Jon Foster, ...You always seem to be most helpful & insightful in your actions & communications involving  the intricate & complex world of mail art. We are all (One & All) appreciative. ...& If I may add to your list: I've also found that a new sheet of "add & pass"  will oftentimes serve as either as sheet of scrap paper or a sheet of stationery (which is of course: "add & pass" all over again) .  If the "add & pass" sheet is nearly full if can be flipped over & still used for either purpose. & further: inasmuch as it has long been established: "There are no rules in mail art" (except the ones that one chooses to establish one's self & or those imposed by the post office) it should also be abundantly clear:  "Whatever".   All best to you. Richard Canard