How Many Make Copies Of Letters Written To Keep Track What Was Written?

[kealani]

Due to senior "forgetfulness", memory issues, I was thinking of making copies of letters before I send them out (snail mail correspondence) so that I remember what I've written, and help me write more thoughtfully.

 

How many of you make copies of written letters to keep track of what was sent? Or do you just, "remember".

 

Do you have a system for snail mail writing?

 

Thanks everyone for your help.

Edited February 15, 2019 by AlohaJim

[Karmachanic]

Do you make audio recordings of your conversations?

[kealani]

Do you make audio recordings of your conversations?

 

Hope it doesn't come to that

My senior brain is losing track of things and what I do remember gets mixed up. Thus, I need a system to write thoughtful letters.

Good one. Thanks for the funny.

Aloha

Edited February 15, 2019 by AlohaJim

[Karmachanic]

For me personal correspondence is a conversation, which takes on a life of its own. I simply respond.

If I were to keep track, it would be in a dedicated note book, and would take the form of, date, name of correspondent, and bullet points of what was covered. Simple and concise.

Edited February 15, 2019 by Karmachanic

[Notgatherox]

I take photos of my letters so I remember what I wrote to my penpals

[kealani]

For me personal correspondence is a conversation, which takes on a life of its own. I simply respond.

If I were to keep track, it would be in a dedicated note book, and would take the form of, date, name of correspondent, and bullet points of what was covered. Simple and concise.

 

Super thanks. I think that might work well. Remembering the little things and showing thoughtfulness is important to me. Lately, I've been mixing up my details. I thought of making copies of my responses but I know I wouldn't read the resulting pile. Your idea is better. Birthdays. Things like that. I'll try it. Thanks again.

[kealani]

I take photos of my letters so I remember what I wrote to my penpals

Thanks for the tip.

I was thinking that it might also help me keep track of how my penmanship is evolving.

[Ted A]

I scan them and save them on my computer. I don’t often look at them again, but have a few times.

[Noihvo]

[kealani]

 

Thanks so much for the reassurances. I've found myself repeating something that I wrote in the past or asking questions that I've already asked.

We put forth our best efforts in our writing in our own ways as we need to.

thanks again,

aloha

jim

[Karmachanic]

Just a personal bias. I understand the ease of digital capture, but to me it seems contradictory to hand written letters. I'd prefer to remain analogue in this instance. Feels like maintaining the connection, the inner environment. Personal. Heart to hand, to page, to eye, to heart.

[phonelady61]

I also just journal what date it is sent out and to whom . It helps me keep track indeed .

[fionafish]

Hey,

 

I have experimented with things on and off for this. And I haven't yet found something that has stuck that I have really liked.

 

I have done photos of letters sent (though that was often in response to letters being lost (sending to Italy and Turkey went through an unreliable patch) I really do need to go through those files and remove them from using themselves as screensavers on the computer!

 

I have a letter log (date in and out) - so far I am maintaining that quite well - it just is a page in my journal and keeps that to hand.

 

I have tried a brief summary of the letter posted and received and never managed to be diligent in keeping it up - but was tempted to play around with it in the intensity of Incowrimo as it is so easy to forget what I have said to who.

 

And, finally, when I am writing or receiving a significant - relationship altering type letter- I tend to transcribe that into my journal so I do not lose the nuance of what has been said. I also put relevant texts or emails quoted in at such times. Needless to say, that is not a regular occurrence.

 

So I'd say experiment and see what works for you. Don't be worried about sticking to something in it's first format, wiggle it until it works for you.

[abstract49]

I scan each letter I receive and each letter I write. By displaying my last letter to a correspondent while I am responding to her/his most recent letter to me, I can ensure that I won't be overly redundant. At the same time, I can pull up the image (pdf) of her/his last letter to me for reference when I feel the need.

 

I am considering printing all my outgoing letters, then changing from the present file folder system to a ringed notebook with page savers for each correspondent. There is still something about having hard copy and original stuff that is better than looking at a computer screen. Still, when I am in a hotel room, it is convenient to have all my correspondence available for reference when I find the time to write.

[BaronWulfraed]

I am considering printing all my outgoing letters, then changing from the present file folder system to a ringed notebook with page savers for each correspondent. There is still something about having hard copy and original stuff that is better than looking at a computer screen. Still, when I am in a hotel room, it is convenient to have all my correspondence available for reference when I find the time to write.

 

Might I suggest Levenger Circa/OfficeMax Tul/other brand disk system and compatible paper punch. It would save the cost of sheet protectors (and some covers are much fancier than a typical 3-ring binder).

[abstract49]

 

Might I suggest Levenger Circa/OfficeMax Tul/other brand disk system and compatible paper punch. It would save the cost of sheet protectors (and some covers are much fancier than a typical 3-ring binder).

 

1. My pen pals write on all sizes of paper, from smaller than A6 to A4 and US Letter, some of the same people on more than one size at different times. This would necessitate buying several different sizes of covers.

2. Notwithstanding cost, I would prefer to keep the letters in archival page protectors rather than being subjected to turning the papers themselves on the disks.

 

Good thought, though; thanks for sharing.

[BaronWulfraed]

One feature of the disk systems is that one CAN snap different sized sheets into one set of covers (you'd need a cover sized for the largest).

[kealani]

Hey,

 

I have experimented with things on and off for this. And I haven't yet found something that has stuck that I have really liked.

 

I have done photos of letters sent (though that was often in response to letters being lost (sending to Italy and Turkey went through an unreliable patch) I really do need to go through those files and remove them from using themselves as screensavers on the computer!

 

I have a letter log (date in and out) - so far I am maintaining that quite well - it just is a page in my journal and keeps that to hand.

 

I have tried a brief summary of the letter posted and received and never managed to be diligent in keeping it up - but was tempted to play around with it in the intensity of Incowrimo as it is so easy to forget what I have said to who.

 

And, finally, when I am writing or receiving a significant - relationship altering type letter- I tend to transcribe that into my journal so I do not lose the nuance of what has been said. I also put relevant texts or emails quoted in at such times. Needless to say, that is not a regular occurrence.

 

So I'd say experiment and see what works for you. Don't be worried about sticking to something in it's first format, wiggle it until it works for you.

 

Thanks for the suggestions and "the encouragement".

Right now I'm keeping a stack for each correspondent, in order, with copies of my letters sent and a note what I enclosed. IE: photo, etc. The stacks are getting quite thick. Thus, my inquiry.

Aloha,

jim

[kealani]

I scan each letter I receive and each letter I write. By displaying my last letter to a correspondent while I am responding to her/his most recent letter to me, I can ensure that I won't be overly redundant. At the same time, I can pull up the image (pdf) of her/his last letter to me for reference when I feel the need.

 

I am considering printing all my outgoing letters, then changing from the present file folder system to a ringed notebook with page savers for each correspondent. There is still something about having hard copy and original stuff that is better than looking at a computer screen. Still, when I am in a hotel room, it is convenient to have all my correspondence available for reference when I find the time to write.

Good stuff.

Lately, I found myself getting lazy on making copies and keeping track of what I sent on my end. Then, my dialogue started getting redundant at times. (brain farts). So, I need to get a system and stick to it. I try to compose quality letters with a lot of thought.

thanks again.

aloha

jim

[Restored]

I would just take a picture of it with my phone.