Category: Postcards

Reading your work gave me the courage to take the leap myself.

Thank you ❤️

Read Ha Jin’s beautiful poem of perseverance

I’ve never met you but I know you’re kind, intelligent, empathetic, and just amazing human beings overall. I know the next chapter for you will turn out well, even if the short term seems rocky. You will be missed, but I’m excited to see what your next adventure is. Good luck and know everyone in Seattle is rooting for you! Thinking of all of you! Please reach out if you need anything. Sending good vibes to all of you.

Read more about the fascinating history of the phrase “good vibes.”

Visit beautiful places in Chait Goli’s photographs.

There once were some people from Dublin…
Who were never accused of fumblin’…
A project or goal…
No the whole show they stole…
And our esteem for them keeps doublin’

Enjoy a bit of craic about the origin of limericks

We dance even if there’s no radio. We drink at funerals. We talk too much & laugh too loud & live too large.

Chris Rose

It makes me so happy to see someone else bringing New Orleans wherever they go.

Contemplate the complicated history of blackface in the parade of New Orleans’ Zulu krewe

This week two people told me “you’re so good at boundaries. I need to learn from you.” The voice in my head said “that… is not possible” and then I realized that I am good at boundaries (finally!) because you taught me how.

Learn about strong personal boundaries

Dive into Captain Awkward’s compassionate advice on enforcing your boundaries

Be enchanted by Arlie Opal’s illustrations

You’re all part of the family and are not alone. If there is anything I can do to help with your transitions to the next chapter please let me know. Thinking of you all x 

Learn more about psychological safety in the workplace and how it creates a culture of interpersonal support.

Explore the photography of Michal Jarmoluk

Sub rosa goddess of fiber art, thank you for awakening me to eleganza extravaganza.

Because of you, my life is much more sassy and sparkly.

Dive into the world of drag culture

Be charmed by more of Laura May Perkins’ illustrations

Your work with veterans is inspiring. Thank you for listening deeply and using your renown to amplify their stories. Everyone needs to be heard, wounded heroes most of all. Semper fidelis.

Support wounded veterans with PTSD:

• Combat Stress for Veteran’s Mental Health (UK)
• Give an Hour (USA)
• Irish United Nations Veteran’s Association (Ireland)
• Soldier On (Australia)
• Soldier On | Sans Limites (Canada)

Appreciate the photography of Siggy Nowak

With an open heart and hand-drawn map 

You face the bitter, divided world. 

The higher you fly, they go lower. 

Nevertheless, your vision persists,

Winging onward with tomorrow’s hope. 

Máire Ó Laoghaire, “Nike”

Internalise the power of women as transformational leaders

I’m in awe of the work you do every day with little recognition or thanks. I’m sorry for the times I thoughtlessly made your job harder; even then you still delivered.

Enjoy the unofficial creed of the US Postal Service | Royal Mail vision statement | An Post charter

Explore more of Jay Mantri’s photography

These people who link us up with the world … on whom we rely more heavily than we realize—are Connectors, people with a special gift for bringing the world together.

Malcolm Gladwell, The Tipping Point

A word from you in the right ear created a place for me where there had been none.

Learn how to be a connector

Never underestimate the power of kindness and rest. Give yourself copious amounts of both.

Chani Nicholas

It’s OK not to do it all, all the time.

Use 4-7-8 breathing to relax quickly