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International Day of Friendship

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  Friendship between peoples, countries, cultures, and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities. By accumulating bonds of camaraderie and developing strong ties of trust we can contribute to the fundamental shifts that are urgently needed to achieve lasting stability, weave a safety net that will protect us all, and generate passion for a better world where all are united for the greater good. "We can't help everyone, but everyone can help." - Ronald Reagan The Olympics are a decent example of this coming together - yes, there's competition, but there's also sportsmanship and meeting new people who share a similar dedication. Hilary Heron of Panama, Luisa Blanco of Colombia, and Filipa Martins of Portugal. The Olympic Truce calls for global cessation of hostilities that begins seven days before the start of the Games and lasts seven days after the Paralympic Games end.  It was originally established in Ancient Greece to end the P...

Send a Card to a Friend!

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 I just did actually! I got these horrific Valentines for my best friends. The artist is  One Man Riet The point of the day is not only to keep in touch, but to return to the personalization of penmanship.  My friends and I have a group chat we text each other day to day, but it's just not the same as a postcard, or some random stationary I find of Outhouses in Nevada, or an actual Valentine they can stick on their fridge. Plus I still get excited about mail that isn't mass produced or asking me for money. So send someone a letter just because it's guaranteed to make their day. xoxo