In my day, everyone collected stamps.  Ok – so maybe not everyone, but a lot of people certainly did.  Today, our kids barely even know what a stamp is, since it’s not something used for a computer.  Sigh.  What is one to do.  Now, actually, more than ever, I really see the importance of the stamp collection. It’s like a piece of history.  Sure, stamps are still used and they still serve the practical purpose of getting your mail from one location to another, but they are used by the young generation so much less, that stamps are like a historical relic.  I guess that makes me historical too.

Anyway, with this blog, I hope to share my enthusiasm for stamp collecting and to give you just a taste of why I’ve been collecting stamps for over 50 years.  They are really an incredible road map of the history of any country and its people.  With their vibrant colors, their interesting symbols and character choices and more, they tell a story like none other.  Come along on my stamp journey and start to appreciate the beauty of the stamp!