I Hear America Singing
Here is one of Walt Whitman’s most famous poems, transcribed by yours truly in Simplified Gregg for the blog. Attachment: i-hear-america-singing.pdf
Penmanship Practice – July 2025
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Un souvenir de mon enfance
Pierre Loti, nom de plume of French Navy Captain Louis Marie-Julien Viaud, was not only an officer but a writer as well. Born in Rochefort on the west coast France in 1850, his house located on a street there that bears his name, is currently a museum noted for its exotic and original style décor…
Proclamation 1335 – Flag Day
June 14 marks the celebration of Flag Day in the United States, and while it is not an official federal holiday, it is still recognized and celebrated across the land, especially since June 14 is also the birthday of the U.S. Army, which was established in 1775. Here is the official proclamation of Flag Day,…
The Butterflies
Here is another entertaining essay by Elbert Hubbard, this time about butterflies, transcribed by yours truly in Anniversary Gregg. Attachment: the-butterflies.pdf
A Message to García
Just after the explosion of the USS Maine in 1898 that led to the Spanish American War, the United States sought the cooperation of General Calixto García, commander of the Cuban rebel forces, who was seeking independence from Spain. A secret mission to meet him was arranged by the Department of War and Lt. Colonel…
Penmanship Practice – June 2025
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Le Bel Inconnu
Here is an amusing conversation between two friends, Jacquéline and Monique, who meet in school after a long summer vacation. I transcribed it in Anniversary and Simplified Sténographie Gregg for the blog. Attachment: le-bel-inconnu-anniv.pdf Attachment: le-bel-inconnu-simpl.pdf
The Thief and the Qadhi
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
My Grandfather Was a Mountaineer
From the pen of Spanish novelist Ramón José Sender, some reminiscences of his grandfather, here transcribed in Anniversary Gregg by yours truly. Attachment: my-grandfather-was-a-mountaineer.pdf