Letters from the Editor

Just like any standard evening, the other night I was on Gmail when a chat message from Adrian Richardson came up. It read: 

Adrian: wow

wtf

you don't even go to school anymore

and we never talk

me: well yes, because I am bussier now

Adrian: damn you  

stop it

me: what?

 
Adrian: being busy

It was about that time I realized that I'm losing touch with friends that I actually like. And no matter how busy I am, this should not happen. Sure, I can stay updated with their pictures on Facebook, but if I am to really keep in touch with those that I care about, it's going to take a solid effort. This got me thinking... how do I show that level of effort and commitment to maintain a friendship? Do I shoot them a text message? Do I poke them? Poke them in real life? Do I find their class schedules and follow them around on campus without them knowing? Well, even if I could, I still have to work during the day, so that's not even going to be a plausible option.

Wait a minute... what's the one thing that shows that you've put serious thought and effort in to something and keeps you updated with people? Handwritten letters. That should do the trick.

Naturally, I had to send Adrian one.

I felt that Blair Ryan, a UO Alumnus, was also deserving.

Now I wait. I'm in no rush, but I feel as if this should keep me updated with people I care about better than if I were to do nothing. 

So, if anyone else (regardless of location or affiliation to me) would like a handwritten letter, email me your address and you will get one. (mangum@uoregon.edu)