The Personal Touch

GeneralCarlos1 November 20140

This selection written in Anniversary appeared in the November 1933 issue of The Gregg Writer.

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Michael Wuollett
29 January 2026 at 8:47 am
on Gregg books now in public domain
Thanks so much, Paul! Well, everyone... what are the odds now that AI will FINALLY be able to start recognizing
Nicholas Salkilld
26 January 2026 at 4:01 am
on Rider University
You paint a scary picture Lee. I thought America was more dedicated to keeping the past than here in Britain.
Nicholas Salkilld
26 January 2026 at 3:51 am
on Rider University
Thanks for the link. I found one online book (having searched for "shorthand" and clicked library) but it was a
Carlos
25 January 2026 at 4:00 pm
on The Twelve Months
With the digitization of old magazines, newspapers, and books, I have been lucky in finding very interesting stories and articles
Carlos
25 January 2026 at 3:50 pm
on The Little New Year
You're welcome! And unlike The Twelve Months, this one had a beautiful ending for everyone!
Carlos
25 January 2026 at 3:43 pm
on Rider University
The link to Leslie's collection is down, as well as those for the other special collections of the library. However,
Lee
25 January 2026 at 2:15 pm
on Rider University
Rider University originated as a US-style "business college", so it has a long-ago history with shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping, etc. I
Nicholas Salkilld
25 January 2026 at 6:21 am
on Rider University
It would be a great loss if Leslie's collection became broken up. I looked through some of his digitised books
Nicholas Salkilld
25 January 2026 at 6:13 am
on The Burglar’s Christmas
Thanks Carlos. The article in the magazine was interesting -- lots of thought needed. (As for AI, my two encounters
Nicholas Salkilld
25 January 2026 at 5:21 am
on The Twelve Months
Well done with that. The n/m-s joining like this is easily confused (by me at least) with n/m-u. I find
Nicholas Salkilld
25 January 2026 at 5:12 am
on The Twelve Months
Tatterdemalion! Perhaps I could use it every day! (But then I don't think I've ever even used ragamuffin in my
Susan Johnston
24 January 2026 at 8:10 pm
on The Little New Year
"There is never any end to love and kindness" ---- a quote to live by, especially in trying times. Wonderful
Susan Johnston
24 January 2026 at 7:51 pm
on The Twelve Months
A Cinderella story, however, the fate of the step-mom and step-sister was a bit more sinister and final --- and
Carlos
24 January 2026 at 12:11 pm
on Gregg Writer Vol 33 – 1930-31 pdf
Have you tried using a VPN?
Philip Newton
24 January 2026 at 3:35 am
on Gregg Writer Vol 33 – 1930-31 pdf
I see no preview available and no download links. Perhaps this is because I am in Germany.
Carlos
23 January 2026 at 3:34 pm
on Gregg Writer Vol 33 – 1930-31 pdf
Thank you for this update. I also noticed that the last volumes of the Gregg Writer (from 1947 to 1950)
Carlos
23 January 2026 at 3:19 pm
on Gregg books now in public domain
Thanks for the update, Paul!
Carlos
23 January 2026 at 3:16 pm
on The Burglar’s Christmas
Addressing your questions: p1c2 l2: I write "two" both ways, it depends on the how I felt that day, :-).
Carlos
23 January 2026 at 12:45 pm
on A Message for New Members
You're welcome!
Carlos
23 January 2026 at 12:43 pm
on The Twelve Months
I had not answered before waiting if someone could come up with the unusual word on page 2. Larry is