USPS Proposed Rate Changes

Selected Prices and Services	Current	New Effective May 12
First Class Mail Letter (1oz)	41¢	42¢
First Class Mail Letter (2oz)	58¢	59¢
Postcard	26¢	27¢
Large Envelope (2oz)	97¢	$1.00
Money Orders (up to $500)	$1.05	$1.05
Certified Mail	$2.65	$2.70
First Class Mail International (1 oz to Canada and Mexico)	69¢	72¢
First Class Mail International (1 oz to other countries)	90¢	94¢

Well imagine you have all seen the new postal rates...so just to help you all feel better I thought I would let you know what it costs from this end ;-) --1.05 oz is $1.85 to the States.
And to help you feel just a little better again---one gallon of gas now here in northern Hokkaido--almost $8.00 a gallon! Have a great day and keep praising God for His wonderful daily provisions!