What Has Stamp Collecting Done For You?

Swabbie, but you can not have Ted Stevens...Alaska claims him !!

Here in Illinois we have our fair share and most of them have been governors.

I have removed my statement which threw this topic off track. So now lets get it back on track, thanks.

Steve

I think I am in agreement with the original poster. As a kid beginning to collect, I acquired a knowledge of geography and history which has never left me. I am always amazed at the lack of awareness of georgaphy among young people. I am a former high school teacher and most of the students couldn't find countries on a world map.

Collecting has broadened my knowledge of the world and its cultures. Don't mean this to sound preachy, but it is so true.

Plus I like all the pretty colors.

When I was a kid, it taught me to love geography. Today it keeps me sane.