Record an ordinary good afternoon through concrete details while keeping the finished keepsake small enough to mail or file. Gather a blank postcard, a pen, and four colored pencils.
Set it up
Divide the postcard front lightly into four areas labeled place, sound, object, and moment before beginning the drawing. Choose one prominent detail for each drawing rather than trying to reconstruct the entire scene.
Put the idea to work
Draw one simple symbol in each area and add a sentence describing the particular detail that made it memorable.
Finish and keep it useful
Put the date on the reverse and leave a clear address area if you plan to send the card. Avoid filling the entire card with tiny writing that is difficult to read later.
Which ordinary afternoon would you remember through four small drawings?
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