Glasgow woman and her American pen pal celebrate 70 years of friendship
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Glasgow woman and her American pen pal celebrate 70 years of friendship

18 Sep 2026 · Originally published 18 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: We've been transatlantic pen pals for 70 years and are now more like sisters
Kathleen Wilson from Glasgow and Shirley Yaeger from Wisconsin began writing to each other as Brownies in 1956 and have maintained their connection for seven decades. The pair have transitioned from airmail letters to WhatsApp, sustaining a bond that has seen them through childhood, parenthood, and retirement - proving the lasting power of a long-distance friendship.
Source: BBC Scotland
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