Love Letters and Rising Stamps

The sound of a mailbox door is the only thing that still excites me.
I do not wait for a phone ping or an email buzz. The old paper mail feels real.

A Rising Price

I write letters and send them out with a stamp that is getting more expensive.
On June 12, the price for a first‑class stamp will jump to 82 cents.
It reminds me of when a stamp was only five cents.

The Internet’s Impact

The Internet has made people send less mail.
USPS now makes more money because of higher prices, but the number of pieces sent has gone down.
Last year they mailed 116 billion items; this year it is about 112 billion.

Even though revenue grew, the company still loses more money.
Higher costs and fewer envelopes make things tougher.

A Personal Passion

I have always liked writing notes to people I admire.
As a radio host, I sent cards and clips to big names in sports.
They replied, and later came on my show.

After each interview I always sent a thank‑you card.
In the past, teams like the Strikers and Dolphins mailed their releases every Monday— a busy day of printing and sending out news.

Today many people forget how much work goes into a single letter.
When you open a personal note, you feel something different from bills or ads.
The effort to write shows care.

A Call for Change

Maybe the postage should change with distance, not stay flat for everyone.
A letter from one city to another far away could cost more than a nearby one.

USPS could also offer free mail on birthdays or for kids.
A monthly free day would bring back old habits.

I will complain about the higher stamp price, but I will still buy it.
Writing and sending letters is a habit that cannot be stopped.