So put away that stationery and place the phone back down on the receiver. It can be less expensive than long distance calls and quicker than postal mail. You can keep in touch with people overseas where you might not be able to otherwise. Chatting online is fun in the sense that you can communicate in real time. Type your communication into a pop-up box and the person you are talking to online responds right away.
Most Internet services have their own chat rooms.
Check it out if you haven't already. A young mother in Oklahoma compiles a family newsletter on her computer and sends it to her parents, siblings, and cousins by e-mail or fax every three months. She collects news, stories, and pictures from family members far and wide, chronicling vacations, school activities, and current events. The newsletter is beneficial because it keeps the entire family updated and connected. When you do have family gatherings, you are sure to feel so much closer to each other.