Over the years, the "postcards to yourself" can serve as a collected journal of the special people you crossed paths with in your travels, plus photos and cancelled stamps to also remind you of your journeys. ◦

Poet, dramatist & nonfiction writer Cynthia Gallaher Is author of the memoir, how-to & reference "Frugal Poets' Guide to Life: How to Live a Poetic Life, Even If You Aren't a Poet," which won a National Indie Excellence Award. The Chicago Public Library lists her among the "Top Ten Requested Chicago Poets."
Send Yourself a Postcard