Every year since 2017, my sister and I have taken a “sister trip” to one of America’s beautiful national parks. This spring, we visited a park in the Southeast that I’m sure many have never heard of, let alone visited: Congaree National Park. Located right outside of Columbia, South Carolina, it’s hard to imagine a... Continue Reading →
One of my lovely coworkers got married this month. And like any good stamp collector, I gifted her something that every newly married couple should have, but few ever receive: thank you stamps. So many wedding gifts were received! So many thank you notes to write in return! Wouldn’t any happy couple appreciate a small... Continue Reading →
Pan-American Exposition Issue 🇺🇸 United States, 1–10¢ | Issued May 1, 1901 | Scott 294–299 When you start to gain a grasp on early American commemorative stamps, you begin to pick up on certain series names: Columbian Exposition, “the Trans-Mississippis”, et cetera, et cetera. So, sure, I understand quality specimens can be very valuable. But... Continue Reading →
Armchair Philately 