Lately I have been exchanging letters with my second grade teacher, Mrs, Krueger, who was my earliest inspiration as an artist. We drew a lot in her class and we also read a lot of comics. Today, I received a letter from her filled with magical memories— it was a letter I wrote her in June 1980 as a fourth grader. At the time, making bookmarks was my jam as explained in the letter I wrote her.
It’s faded a little over the last 40 years, so here’s what I wrote:
Dear Mrs. Krueger,
I just thought you might like these book-markers that I made. I have been making alot of them. I will send you some more later. Please write back.
Your friend,
Liesl
I made her a Hagar the Horrible bookmark and what I think is a fancy ladybug with a top hat and cane. Both are dated 6/21/80 and signed, because apparentyl I was a pro even back then!
Note the amazing stationery with the koala wearing a babushka. I remember loving that stationery, so this is a clear reflection of how much I adored Mrs. Krueger.
And I love that she held up her part of the bargain and wrote me back! I couldn’t be happier to receive this today.
P.S. This is proof that we all benefit from the magic of the postal service in very special ways!
