The Gregg Group was founded 22 May 2004, prompted by the lack of online shorthand resources. As the primary use for shorthand — business and legal recording — has waned in recent decades, we generally acclaim the skill as a hobby or personal tool. The purpose of the group is to promote the use of Gregg systems of shorthand by providing advice to beginners, support for students, and an association of users of this efficient, attractive, and enjoyable method of writing.
Here is an entertaining short story by American missionary Rev. Dr. John van Ess, who lived in Basra, Iraq for almost 50 years, during the early 20th century. I transcribed it in Centennial Gregg for the blog.
Attachment: the-thief-and-the-qadhi.pdf