One of the most obvious expressions of yen in philately appears in travel and exploration-themed stamps. Think of stamps depicting distant landscapes; Ships, caravels, and early airplanes ;Railways stretching across continents; Maps, globes, and trade routes…
Continue reading →Whether you collect penguins, space exploration, Scottish history, butterflies, literature, or any of the thousands of thematic possibilities, you are part of a vibrant global community. And if the coming decade brings even more technological innovation, artistic issues, and worldwide participation, then we may just be entering one of the most exciting eras in the history of philately.
Continue reading →Aeolipile: The Unexpected Connection Between Steam Power and Stamp Collecting When we think about stamp collecting, our minds often drift to the intricate designs, historical snapshots, and cultural narratives each tiny adhesive square contains. But today, let’s explore a surprising parallel between stamps and an ancient invention you may not know about—the aeolipile. What Is an Aeolipile? The aeolipile, or Hero’s engine, was an ancient steam-powered device invented by Hero of Alexandria in the first century AD. It’s considered the … Continue reading →
Id like to share with you today an article featured in the Philippine Daily Inquirer, written by Jeannette I Andrade, about storytelling with thematic postage stamps. Enjoy! Hobbyists offer view of the personal, plus history through stamps By Jeannette I. Andrade Philippine Daily Inquirer Before children of the new generation forget how a stamp looks like, postage stamp collectors and the Philippine Postal Corp. (Philpost) have teamed up and brought out their treasured compilations for the public to see … Continue reading →
It was Mark Twain who said, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you did not do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bow lines, sail away from the safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails, explore, dream and discover.” That’s not something we do in the future. It’s something we do in the now. So, today — Explore. Dream. Discover. To a Day of Discovery, Mary Morrissey … Continue reading →
. Sometimes our lives can get so busy that we think that we don’t have time to get everything done and certainly don’t have time to pray or meditate. That is exactly the time when we do need to pause, even for just twenty or thirty seconds. Take a deep breath. Gather yourself together and realize some appreciation for this life and you will see that your thinking is clear, your choices are stronger and you really do have the … Continue reading →
