Arthur lived in a house filled with the scent of old paper and peppermint tea. His granddaughter, Maya, lived three states away and loved receiving his handwritten letters, which he always adorned with vintage-looking stamps of birds and national parks.

"I found some with sailboats!" Arthur exclaimed. "Maya, these are perfect for your birthday letter."

"Grandpa, just buy them online," Maya suggested, her voice bright through the speaker. "I can walk you through it right now."