Is the US Postal Service really in trouble? The Missive Maven kindly rounds up several perspectives on the issue to help make sense of a very complex business and public service.

I love the postal service for it brings me goodies from Etsy, magazines from my favorite publishers, and letters from friends. I do not want to see it go away or reduce its services. So please help out. Do your part! Write a letter or postcard today!

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This beautiful wood file box and assorted cards  set is one of the most beautiful, iconic pieces of modern office accessories. I’d put it up there with the Aeron chair in items that will be remembered. Lovely Design has been selling these beauties for ten years now and hopefully will continue to sell them for at least another ten. $65

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Tired of holding a little brick-of-a-phone up to your ear? Miss the feel of tucking the receiver under your chin while washing dishes? I know I am so I was quite pleased to find the Native Union Moshi Moshi Retro Handset. Its available in an array of colors — Princess phone pink for the boudoir, banana yellow for the kitchen and classic office clerk black, to name a few. I will connect to iPhone, Blackberry, iPad and MacBooks.

Many reviews comment on how comfortable it is to use and the clear, crisp sound quality. Dissenters complain it was hard to put in their pocket. So, let me state that this unit is best left in your home or office, in case you were tempted to use it on the train or walking down the street. Humorous? Yes. Convenient for travel? Not so much.

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