tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post2441406891978922737..comments2024-03-06T11:07:23.753-05:00Comments on Ocracoke Island Journal: 17th Cenutry Transportation in North CarolinaPhiliphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01572532603071469799noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6559692.post-86090901354967588092017-07-02T07:41:29.120-04:002017-07-02T07:41:29.120-04:00This may be slightly off topic but we often read a...This may be slightly off topic but we often read about the mail boat Aleta and how the post office is a meeting place for the community.....July First is National Postal Workers Day. What I have learned from reliable sources via the internet -- it was the idea of a Seattle letter carrier back in 1997. Not that long ago and not much I would say has been done to "advertise " this opportunity to thank your letter carrier and stress the importance of the relationship you have with this person. A friendly wave and a warm hello makes the day go by and helps the letter carrier build a sense of commitment to you as you acknowledge the effort put forth. It is not a desk job as preparing the letters and packages to be delivered safely is not seen by the public. Physically demanding, dehydrating and suffering the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune on a weekly basis the postal workers of America remain committed to a job well done. Also let Congress Know how important the USPS is to you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com