Write an Address Only Once…at the Most, Twice
November 22, 2009 by Mary Emma Allen
After spending considerable time looking for addresses that I’ve jotted down from e-mail or the phone, I’m trying to develop the habit of “writing an address only once.”
Today I received an address from a colleague for someone I need to write a letter. Instead of writing the address on a scrap of paper near the laptop, I got my note taker little notebook where I jot down odds and ends and reminders. Then I immediately got an envelope and wrote it there.
Actually that was writing it twice but I didn’t have to spend considerable time looking for it when I want to write the note. It’s in a notebook where notes should go until I decide whether I want to keep the address in my permanent file.
If I only want to send someone a note or card once, I’ll immediately address it and have it ready for sending. Usually, I’ve found, that I might want to use the address again, so it’s best to jot it in my little notebook.
In response to a previous post about organizing addresses permanently, I received some really handy suggestions from readers. Do you have any tips?
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