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.
This article, transcribed by yours truly in Simplified Gregg, describes some interesting facts about the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in New York City. Attachment: the-longest-suspension-bridge-in-the-americas.pdf
From the great Leo Tolstoy, a beautiful Christmas story, here transcribed in Simplified Gregg by yours truly. Attachment: papa-panovs-special-christmas.pdf
Are you aware of all the steps that are involved in the production of coffee? This article, which I transcribed in Simplified Gregg, explains it all. Attachment: coffee-from-the-tree-to-your-cup.pdf
This interesting article, which I transcribed in Simplified Gregg, presents some facts about the world’s most popular fruit. Attachment: a-delicious-treat-from-the-tropics.pdf
At the end of March 2021, the Internet Archive published the Gregg Writer/Today’s Secretary magazine Volumes 6 through 84 (9-1903 through 5-1982). This is the entire run of both magazines, except for Gregg Writer Volumes 1 -5 (4-1899 through 8-1903). The good news is that you can download images for all magazines through 1961. You…
The phenomenon of estivation, or summer dormancy for survival during hot and dry periods, is observed in various animal species. This article, transcribed in Simplified Gregg by yours truly, highlights some examples. Attachment: those-amazing-sleepers.pdf
This is an entertaining story for adults, written in the style of a children’s basic reader, here transcribed in Simplified Gregg by me for the blog. Attachment: oh-see-mother-run.pdf
This essay by American historian Malcolm Rogers Eiselen describes the events surrounding the inauguration of George Washington. Here it is transcribed in Simplified Gregg by yours truly. Attachment: the-first-inauguration.pdf
In this selection from his book Hear Me, My Chiefs!, American journalist, naturalist, and novelist Herbert Ravenel Sass describes the history of the mustangs, the free-roaming horse of the Western United States. I transcribed it in Simplified Gregg for the blog. Attachment: hoofs-on-the-prairie.pdf
From the mighty pen of Art Buchwald, a witty article here transcribed in Simplified Gregg by yours truly. Attachment: is-there-life-on-earth.pdf