One of the joys of collecting postcards is discovering the stories behind both the image and the message. This postcard is especially memorable because of the sender's wonderful sense of humour. She writes that her son lives about eight hours away by car, making family visits quite an undertaking. With a smile, she jokes that the lady pictured on the postcard is exactly what she looks like whenever she goes to visit him. It is a charming comment that instantly brings the illustration to life and gives the postcard a personal touch. The artwork is by Gerhard Haderer, one of Austria's best-known cartoonists and satirical illustrators. Haderer has earned an international reputation for his detailed drawings, sharp wit, and keen observations of everyday life. His cartoons often poke gentle fun at human behaviour while encouraging us to laugh at ourselves, making his work both entertaining and thought-provoking. One of Haderer's greatest strengths is his ability to capture famil...