Tracykason

Hello swappers! This community means so much to me, it has followed me through 3 different mailing addresses. I love sending out mail as the compilation is so grounding, and receiving mail is uplifting.

I am 4 years into farming on my little 15 acres within city limits. What a learning curve! Who knew we would have emus (we rescued another 2 this week). With this mild winter, they actually started dropping some eggs last month. Dark green beauties, those eggs. And highland cows. My favorite is Growler, my boy, and also Betty the cow who just loves being massaged. We have a few goat besties and an adorable Muscovy duck who flies out of his enclosure to come visit whenever any yard work is being done. The cultivated gardens on this property are lovely. My husband and I have managed to rent the grounds as a wedding venue right through Summer 2026. this year we also a big community based Cinqo de Mayo Fiesta!! There are 2 Air BNB’s on the farm; it is like travelling without leaving home, we meet so many interesting people. We have a man here with his young children now and they entertain me cavorting freely and hitting the swimming pool even on the cold days.

I enjoy new places and most recently have visited Ireland and Sayulita, Mexico. In the fall, we will visit the Spirit Bear region in Bella Bella, BC, and in November, Bali. Some of the most interesting international places I have been are: Orinoco delta in Venezuela; Greenland; Iceland; Channel Islands; Varanasi, India; Cappadocia; El Salvador & Nicaragua; Haida Gwaii; Japan; Hawaii; Laos & Cambodia. I’d kill to go to Guyana.

Things that I enjoy: Anything wacky or black humor Friendship Booklets/Sheets Pass Along Things Found things - off the street Natural things ATC’s Artsy ephemera Nature, wild lands, hiking, foraging, berries, essential oils Cooking recipes, snacks, teas Social innovation Mythology, history, world affairs Literary Fiction My husband and his relentless brainstorming and business endeavours Friendships - mini adventures with friends - recently we simply had brunch at Denny’s then went to the Salvation Army thrift store.

Wish List: Thrift/previously worn earrings, necklaces, brooches Vintage postcards and other postcards including ad cards - my favorite vintage cards are pre-1950, the older the better - themes for cards: roadside attractions, indigenous, maps, funny, marketing, castles, people, signs of the times, tourist if it’s from a less common place Stickers, washi, bling (just not glitter format:-) B&W vintage photos Date of first issue stamped envelopes ATCs Friendship Books & Pass Along Things Bookmarks Return address labels. Postage stamps - new or used Coins Low denomination paper money Stationery, note paper, rice paper, washi, stickers Any junk that might be used in assembling art Ephemera

I don't care for cutesy/girlie things. All childish stuff I receive thru swaps gets taken to the Little Free library so kids can hopefully use them. I am not religious but still appreciate religious aesthetics.

Some of the best things I have ever received through swap-bot swaps are: Jamie Sereg’s Lucky Parcel; disco globe clip on earrings; art by Cara Williams, a petrified clam, a feather from a great horned owl, ATC’s, foreign coins, quills, Greek magnet, needlepoint, cat teeth from a humane shelter (strange but I’ll take it! Haha), photos of someone’s hamster, a hand-made anti-racism booklet with illustrations. Thank-you!!!! I love this community and its connections. I have met a few penpals (from Austria, Ukraine and Surinam).

Happy swapping. If anyone is nuts enough to send me a shoebox of junk (castaway stuff), I will do the same for you. Shoe boxes always intrigue me!!