Longer Letter Later is a series of postcards showcasing significant parts of my relationship with my pen pal. My pen pal and I have been writing letters to each other since I was 10 years old and she has been a very formative person in my life. As I’ve grown up, I’ve become more aware of the sentimentality that comes with handwritten letters. This has especially been emphasized by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The United States Postal Service has also been affected by the pandemic, from cuts to their budget, hours, and employees, all while receiving an influx of items needed to be delivered. My hope is to inspire people to consider a return to handwritten communication, as well as teach people the importance of having a publicly regulated postal service.
