I have collected postcards, stamps, and old paper items for many years. I especially enjoy postcards connected with older hotels, motels, motor lodges, and inns from the U.S. and around the world. I have an extensive postcard collection of exotic places from around the world too, and many of these cards are very old. I am a middle school history teacher in San Mateo, California, and have enjoyed introducing postcards to students. I have also had a great time teaching students how to make their own home made cards that are connected to history lessons from class. I became a member of the SJPCC in December of 2020, and understood the power of this club in connecting individuals who have a shared passion of postcard collecting and building of community. 

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