Tag Archives: Publetters

April Showers at the P.O.P.E.

Posted on April 9, 2015 by phillytyper

Traffic jams, chilly rain and falling temps could not stop Publetters’ debut in South Philly at the Pub On Passyunk East.  The first letters were completed and stamped barely 30 minutes in; as we expected, there were two sincere letters … Continue reading →

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PUBLETTERS heads to SOUTH PHILLY for APRIL

Posted on April 2, 2015 by phillytyper
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Crane Paper likes PUBLETTERS!

Posted on March 30, 2015 by phillytyper

Jessica Haas of the Crane Paper Company just posted a lovely write up on her Crane & Co. blog.  Some flattering photos, too, ha. Thank you, Jessica! (yes, that is a 1st-class Ray Charles stamp stuck on mcget’s thumb) PUBLETTERS will close out March … Continue reading →

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John Lennon’s Letter of Advice: for richer, or for poorer…

Posted on March 16, 2015 by phillytyper

John Lennon read about a singer-songwriter saying that success would ruin his heart… he grabbed a pen and wrote this: Click here for the full STORY.   It inspired a new film with Al Pacino.  What will your next letter spark? … Continue reading →

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WHAT SLUSH?

Posted on March 4, 2015 by phillytyper

A sturdy handful of handwriters were on hand as Mother Nature gave a truly chilly reception to the first Publetters of March, which was also the first Publetters ever in Manayunk. Our hosts yesterday (and for every Tuesday this month) … Continue reading →

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Should Valentine’s Day be a MONTH? (discuss)

Posted on February 12, 2015 by phillytyper

Valentine’s Day is Saturday–and good luck with all that.  We say it’s always best to have an Alternate Plan prepared; call it a Follow-Up if you like. That’s where we come in.  Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 17, upstairs at the Standard … Continue reading →

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The calm before the clunk (of the mailbox door)

Posted on November 15, 2014 by phillytyper

Here’s a moment from last Tuesday’s Publetters at Paddy’s Pub… the real-world equivalent of pressing “SAVE” –when you fold up the page with your words written on it, slide it into the envelope, then seal it shut. Is this series … Continue reading →

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JOIN US at Paddy’s Pub every Tuesday in November

Posted on November 6, 2014 by phillytyper

We had a low-key opening at Paddy’s Pub on Nov. 4th, Election Day.  Yet, every single one* of the handful of people inside that cozy Old City bar participated and wrote a letter–compared to a 36% voter turnout in Tuesday’s elections. We … Continue reading →

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On Election Day–you have a choice: Paddy’s or DOOBIES? Or both!

Posted on October 29, 2014 by phillytyper

Our new bar for the month of November is PADDYS PUB, 228 Race Street in Old City. Every Tuesday, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., starting November 4th, we’ll gather there to write letters, enjoy some good beer, and get those letters … Continue reading →

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TONIGHT (9/30)–Last Publetters of September

Posted on September 30, 2014 by phillytyper

Join us at the Standard Tap tonight for the fourth and final Publetters of September.   Trophy Bikes will have a nice selection of postage stamps; Casa Papel will provide fine stationery to write upon and envelopes to stamp.  Starts … Continue reading →

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