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 just makes me happy.

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. Our pup is a begalier who is just the naughtiest little guy, I kind of adore when he doesn’t listen. My husband says beagle is my spirit animal every time he chews a shoe. The cultivated gardens on this property are lovely, yet also very needy ha. My husband and I rent the grounds as a wedding venue right through Summer 2026. This year we hosted 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 search for Spirit Bears at a remote indigenous lodge off the coast of BC, and in November, Bali. Some of the most interesting international places I have been are: Orinoco delta in Venezuela; Surinam, Greenland; Iceland; Channel Islands; Varanasi; Cappadocia; El Salvador & Nicaragua; Haida Gwaii; Japan; Hawaii; Laos & Cambodia.

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. My social work career

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 of adult variety B&W vintage photos Date of first issue stamped envelopes ATCs 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 Dealer’s Choice, not fussy here

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.

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!!