On her flight back from Israel, the girl’s trunk full of letters was accidentally dropped from the cargo hold of the aircraft. She was most annoyed, having been charged an excess fare on account of its weight. The outpourings of … Continue reading →

Somewhere in the east, the girl crouched in her hut, feverishly scribbling amendments to a nine-page missive, the second she had written that day. Over the weeks since she had found Adrian’s declaration of love, she had amassed thousands and … Continue reading →

I know I’ve mentioned the spider thing before, but I arrived in the office this morning after a day off yesterday, to be told that there is an eight-legged monster somewhere in the kitchen. WHERE???

In the early 1980s, my mum and dad were invited to one of those mandatory dinners that employers occasionally inflict upon you, on the same evening that Manchester United were in the European Cup Final [or similarly important footbally thing]. … Continue reading →

Thank you for your timely and informative responses. It is my pleasure to distribute cocktails according to your multivariate wishes. With so many resources at his fingertips, we can always rely on Ade to know exactly what is needed, so … Continue reading →

You are cordially invited to join us for cocktails, this afternoon between 4 and 5 pm. Letters of acceptance may be forwarded through the usual methods. We look forward to seeing you, Pete & Karen Uborka R.S.V.P.

These are the best kind of letters, and the worst kind, but I don’t suppose people write them very often anymore. As Doctor P has pointed out, almost all written correspondence has been replaced by email. Email love letters have … Continue reading →