Pen pal programs have evolved, but old-fashioned letter writing could be coming back

In 1985, a 13-year-old girl in New Zealand spotted a pair of purple, lip-shaped sunglasses in “Young Miss” magazine. In March ...
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Pen Pals can make great friends

I have a pen pal. Her name is Alice Congdon. Alice is the youngest member of the wonderful Congdon clan. This amazing family is made up of Kevin, Megan, Jake, Henry and Miss Alice. I met this ...
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I sat next to a 95-year-old solo traveler on an international flight. Now my pen pal, she's taught me a lot about life.

I usually keep to myself on flights, but I recently spent hours talking to my 95-year-old seatmate. I learned about her life and how much she values making friends through solo travel. Now we're pen ...