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Aug 28, 2026
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  1. Issue · Aug 28, 2026

    September Is Better With a Pen Pal (opens the original)

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    That’s what our September/October Pen Pal Café exchange is all about.Registration is now open.You’ll be thoughtfully matched with another woman and given a theme to explore together through your letters. You’ll also find writing prompts and printable stationery inside the Exchange Portal, so you can choose whether you want a completely blank page or a few little nudges to get the conversation flowing.No perfect handwriting.No pressure to write a masterpiece.No expectation that you have to tell a

  2. Issue · Aug 6, 2026

    Why This Father's Day Gift Isn't Really About the Paper (opens the original)

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    <img alt="The finished pocket square, handwritten letter, greeting card and envelope arranged together as a complete gift." class="sizing-normal" height="301" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!XL_1!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A

  3. Issue · Aug 1, 2026

    What Happened When I Met a Pocket Square Maker (opens the original)

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    <img alt="Side-by-side portrait of collaborators Jane Harbison and Jules. Jane smiles outdoors wearing a light blue shirt, while Jules stands in a bright creative studio. Together they combine sewing and handwritten letters to create meaningful handmade gifts." class="sizin

  4. Issue · Jul 16, 2026

    3-2-1 Reflections: Midweek Pause (opens the original)

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    <img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="254.75412087912088" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!VXiA!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F14080432-8b5b-4036-8eca-43ff7b86ae

  5. Issue · Jul 9, 2026

    Last chance: this month's Pen Pal Exchange closes soon (opens the original)

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    Hey Gorgeous Soul,Just a quick note — registration for this month’s Pen Pal Cafe letter exchange closes in 9 days.If you’ve been thinking about it, sitting with the idea, or just haven’t gotten around to signing up yet — this is your nudge. One real letter, to one real person, who’s actually thinking about you until the next one arrives. No algorithm, no performance, just paper and a stamp.If that sounds like something you need right now, you’re welcome to come take a look &

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