Don't know if this was on the Dimensional Door. I posted it on the other boards. FYI, here's a new pen pal program for soldiers in Iraq. Go to the Manhattanville College website and click on the link "My soldier." www.manhattanville.edu
My Soldier is a program that puts politics aside and lets U.S. soldiers know that someone back home cares. When a person enrolls in the My Soldier program, they agree to adopt a soldier. They receive a “starter kit” containing guidelines for letter writing and care package preparation, a red My Soldier bracelet, and a specially designed My Soldier baseball hat to include with the first letter they send to their deployed United States Armed Serviceperson. The first letter/care package they send is addressed to their soldier's platoon contact who then distributes it to their soldier. The soldier then replies and direct correspondence begins (about 80% of soldiers respond, but 100% appreciate getting the letters). The program is free. .
Questions and comments can be directed to: www.mysoldier@mville.edu
I had the nicest surprise the other day. This lady posted a vanity here asking for an address to a military person in Iraq. I fmailed her that I could give my nephew's APO address. She replied and I sent the address and a little background on DJ. Last night she Fmailed that she and her little neice were having fun making a package to send him. Freepers are the nicest and kindest folks in this world.