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24 voice · FALL 2023

Humans

of ADU

EDITED BY RABIYA SHAUKAT (1075090)

ADU instructors share their most
cherished memories.

Dr. Collette

Anne Foster

Senior Instructor of English, AA

In our world of digital communication, soul, then you can begin to understand the
where messages flicker across our screens, warmth I felt in my heart when I received
what I miss most are the letters my grand- her letters. She was sharing her life with me.
mother used to write to me. The art of letter
writing has almost disappeared, which I find Even though she is no longer alive, I still
very sad. My grandmother used to write to read her letters sometimes, as they are my
me most of my life until she passed away. keepsakes, my memories of an amazing
Each letter I received from my grandmother person and I am able to relive her stories

was full of stories of her life, recipes and chit to me every time I read the letters that she
chat that made me feel happy and also made sent me over the years. They still make me
me laugh. We don’t get that from emails and smile. When you write a letter, it is writ-
texts. If you think of a letter as an artist’s ten from your heart. Each word is chosen
canvas, where words are painted, not just with care, each sentence crafted with con-
with ink, but with the very essence of your sideration. Letters are not just messages;