A Postcard a Day
The Stone Pillar of Tang Dynasty inscribed with Buddhist scriptures. Standing now in a primary school on East Zhongshan Road in Shanghai, this stone pillar was first erected in 859 in the Tang Dynasty.
Another concept site. And this is a concept I’d be proud to have come up with myself: A postcard a day (obviously). I like it for these reasons…
- A ready supply of original images,
- A wealth of information, and
- A storehouse of international trivia…
- … with a local flair.
In addition, you may find:
- Dates…
- Postmark information….
- And even snippits of private correspondences!
Dating the postcard seems especially useful. The postcards often have a historical theme. And postcards are, by design, meant to mark a point in time. Plus these images are sometimes “retro”. And so it is prudent to place them into a time period. And it is fun to reminisce. Readers are encouraged to share whatever memories the postcards inspire.
The postmarks speak of foreign places. There are towns and cities with exotic names. And so the reader might also imagine himself traveling across great distances to say: “Wish You Were Here” (Or, as in a favorite joke of mine from the Simpsons: Envision a postcard with a bikini clad woman and the inscription “Wish you were HER”)!
As a hobby, I assume collecting postcards would be inexpensive and infinitely rewarding. And a computer would allow you to store, categorize, and comment on your collection. Plus, a the internet provides a wonderful way to display (that is to share) your treasures. So, I can think of no other hobby that translates so perfectly to a website.
Add to this the irony: Snailmail in a digital world! The synergy creates exponential possibilities for your own re-creation.
Finally, visits to the site may be quick. Your stay on the site may be short. You might take in a lot with only a little effort. Or, you might decide to stay and browse… or comment. You might even find the author witty, friendly, or knowledgeable! But any way, I think you will enjoy your stay. You should bookmark this site and return often (even daily).
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