Good Old Days?

     In a way, I miss the days before computers and AI made sending appeal letters so professional looking.  I used to get a real kick out of what I'd sometimes find in my mailbox:

    "Dear Occupant:

    GOD told me to write to YOU specifically and share this REVELATION that He just gave me:

    GOD wants to OPEN THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN for you, pouring out an abundance beyond your wildest dreams!

    And all you have to do is empty your bank accounts and send a TAX-DEDUCTIBLE gift to this ministry.  

    Remember: the angels are waiting to open those windows.  God is waiting to see your response.

May you obey His voice through me today!

In His Service,

Rev. Fullof Myself

PO box 666

Lausanne, Switzerland

PS: your stamp on the enclosed return envelope will DOUBLE your blessing!"

Nope.  They don't write 'em like that anymore.  I kind of miss it.  Actually, I'd use the backs of the sheets for my shopping lists.





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