demarchese

My name is Diane and I live in northern/central New York - not far from the magnificent Adirondack mountains, the Finger Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway. I live with my husband, our dog and our cat. Our kids are both married, and we have two wonderful grandchildren and another due in February.

I'm an avid reader of many different genres; am retired from many years working at a local library and as a Bookseller with Barnes and Noble Bookstore. I love writing letters; writing in my journal; working in my garden; caring for my houseplants; riding my bike; trying my hand at a variety of crafts and projects for fun and on our house; doing research and editing for others; taking long walks, and learning - I am curious about so many things.

I love sending and receiving postcards from all over the world!! It's wonderful to open the mailbox and find a handwritten note instead of just junk mail and bills. With technology controlling so much of the way people communicate, it's sad to see handwritten letters/cards becoming less and less a part of our lives. Electronic communication to often allows people to hide from responsibility, to strike without thinking and often to forget that there is a human being on the receiving end. It saddens me to see the art of conversation and communication slowly dying away. Handwriting a note, letter or postcard takes a little extra time but I believe we are more thoughtful about the words and tones we choose when we do.

When I discovered Postcrossing I was so excited! It's wonderful - a great way to see the world when we can't travel to every spot - a way to reinforce within ourselves that, though we may have different traditions, climates, religions, celebrations - we are, within our hearts and souls - so very much alike.

Any postcard I receive will be wonderful - I have no preference and am grateful for whatever you choose. Tell me whatever you would like to share... perhaps something about yourself, where you live, a favorite book, a favorite quote, a dream or hope you have, what's outside your window... whatever you are comfortable sharing. Please don't just write "Happy Postcrossing" - I find it sad when that's all there is. Please put the date and most important of all - your name.

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile and for sending me a postcard! I wish you joy in each day!

Diane