It now cost 44 cents to send a letter, and with the increase comes a new challenge. By placing the 1 cent stamps closer together horizontally, I was able to leave a narrow space through the center to add a name and address. I'll send this one to my Pop, which is what I call my dad. That way Pop will have a matching set with Mom's letter. They moved out of the city to a very small town, where I'm sure there will be a fun discussion with the Postwoman.