The Snail’s Way
Snails are very interesting creatures. What do you know about them? Here are some facts written for the blog by me in Centennial Gregg. Attachment: the-snails-way.pdf
“Tin-Can Island” Comes To Life
The island of Niuafoʻou (meaning “many new coconuts”) is the most northerly island in the kingdom of Tonga. It has been an active volcano for thousands of years. The 1946 eruption was a particularly violent one and in December 1946 Niuafoʻou’s inhabitants were evacuated and resettled on the island of ʻEua. ʻEua and Niuafoʻou share…
Undercover Ink
Throughout history, tattoos have played an important role in the espionage game. This article from history.com tells the story. I wrote it for the blog in Simplified Gregg. Attachment: undercover-ink.pdf
Penmanship Practice – November 2018
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Take the Bit in Your Teeth
Some words of encouragement, transcribed by me for the blog in Centennial Gregg. Attachment: take-the-bit-in-your-teeth.pdf
The Last of the Wayanas – Part 2
In this second and last part of his essay, Dr. Bois describes the public health challenges that this fascinating tribe faced in the 20th century. The selection is written in Anniversary by yours truly. Attachment: the-last-of-the-wayanas-part-2.pdf
Thomas Jefferson’s Last Letter
This letter from Thomas Jefferson to the Mayor of Washington DC, Mr. Roger Weightman, was written on June 24, 1826. He wrote it using his left hand, as he had broken his right hand and it never healed. He was very ill: he will become bedridden two days later and die on July 4. I…
Penmanship Practice – October 2018
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Can shorthand keep your mental skills sharp as we age?
At the beginning of the year, I received an email from Ms. Carmel Taylor, an Australian business teacher, asking if I knew of any in-person shorthand review courses that would meet regularly to hone their skills. The reason for the question was to investigate how can shorthand be used to assist healthy ageing and for…
The History of Toilet Paper
Toilet paper … have you wondered how it did originate? Read this short selection in Centennial Gregg transcribed by me for the blog to find out. Attachment: the-history-of-toilet-paper.pdf