...letters last forever...

http://blog.holstee.com/post/134126223726/a-heartfelt-effortful-expression-of-gratitude-in

I've been enjoying the Prairie Home Companion broadcasts as Garrison Keillor has been spending a few minutes lately remembering the pleasures of letters and encouraging their continuance. A short section near the beginning of this clip is echoed in the post by Holstee.