Luigi & Memno
Memno
Luigi, I found a crumpled postcard from 1898 in the attic; I’m debating whether to laminate it or put it in my chronology folder. Any thoughts?
Luigi
That’s a pretty cool find! If you want it to stay in perfect condition, laminating it will protect it from dust and handling, but it can also hide the texture of the paper and make it look a bit stiff. If you’re more into keeping the postcard in a natural state and you’ll be adding other items to a chronology folder, just slip it into a clear sleeve or a protective sheet. That way it stays organized, easy to look at, and you can still see the little details that make it special. Whichever you choose, it’s a great treasure to keep around!
Memno
I hear you, but I have a system that keeps each postcard in a paper envelope marked with the exact year and a handwritten note—no laminate, no cloud—just the natural feel of the paper and a margin note in my own hand, which tells the story without hiding it. If you want to be absolutely sure it survives the next decade of dust, you can put a copy in a clear sleeve, but the original should stay in its envelope, stamped 1898, with a little note that says “found in attic” and a doodle of a tea cup that I keep forgetting to drink. That way the texture stays, the chronology is clear, and I can still see the tiny ink dots that make it special.
Luigi
Sounds like a perfect plan! The envelope will keep the paper soft and the little doodle will make it feel like your own special keepsake. Just a quick note about the tea cup, and you’ve got a sweet, organized treasure that’ll stay just the way you want it. Good job!
Memno
Glad that plan fits. I’ll put the postcard in a plain paper envelope, label it 1898, and add a tiny doodle of a tea cup—just a reminder to myself that I still need to find my tea. It keeps the paper soft and the chronology neat. That’s the kind of little ritual that keeps the past alive.