All of my writings that go to the sundry people in the art world go to Lauren, as well. That way she feels that she is included in my ongoing project, but I also get a better view of my own production. As I do not keep a record of what I send out, I am often surprised when I browse through Lauren’s growing collection. I also enjoy seeing how the postcards look after they have gone through the postal system. Some of them come through pretty mangled. From time to time, though, a postcard arrives without any sign of its journey, which diminishes its value in my eyes. This happened with the recent invitation to the big bash at the new house, where the people from the art world will have an opportunity to paint on all the interior walls before the house is refurbished. The postcard looked as though I delivered it to Lauren by hand the same day I made it. This morning I mailed it again for one more round of the postal system.

Addendum I (October 11, 2000)

Sophie Botros sent me a postcard to inquire whether I really send unmarked postcards for a second round. I replied that I really do. The serious collectors of my postcards should do the same, I would like to add. In some sense, the unmarked cards are unfinished.

Addendum II (November 7, 2000)

Unable to send from the States an unmarked postcard of mine for another round of the postal system, Bob Collén sent it back to me in an envelope together with a clipping about Tate Modern from an American magazine. As it turned out, this was my “Further Advice to My Postcard Collectors” (October 13, 2000). A collector’s item par excellence, this card is nearly worthless in its virgin state. I sent it back to him by return of post, as the old expression goes.