The Word WINGS (Simplified)

Quick question: The word wings in Simplified… Would you use the left -s or the right -s to make it plural? I wrote it both ways and usually I can get a sense as to what “feels” correct but in this case I cannot. Thanks

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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays

I want to make a small post to wish everyone here a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. I would like to take a moment to let all of you know how much I appreciate the help, advice and encouragement you’ve given me in my pursuit of learning shorthand. Stay safe and enjoy your Christmas day….

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Ruled vs. Unruled

Maybe this has been asked before. I don’t recall. I was wondering what everybody’s take is with regards to writing their shorthand on ruled or unruled paper? Just about every video on YouTube and elsewhere on the Internet it seems that everyone writes on unruled paper. Anyone care to chime in? Thanks! 🙂

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Really Cool

I’m not sure if anyone out there has seen this website before but I happened to stumble upon it this afternoon. It looks like it will convert text to Gregg Shorthand. http://home.tu-clausthal.de/%7Erzsjs/steno/Gregg.php I think it is pretty cool.

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Another Shorthand Article (Secret Code)

I apologize I cannot remember the URL I copied this article from. I thought it was an interesting read. I am not saying that I’ve always wanted to be a spy or that the Lord High Admiralty of Secret Keepers would accept me even if I tried. But I do admirate espionage…at least when it…

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Salesman / Salesmen

Quick question: In section 165 in the (FIRST Edition) Simplified FM manual I don’t understand why they write “salesmen” using the men-blend but farther down they spell “salesman” out (not using a man-blend). In section #167 (of the SECOND Edition) it appears that the sound man would be a blend, too. Is there a simple…

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Worship (Simplified)

Hi Everyone, I came across the word worship today while studying Assignment 25 of the Simplified Functional Method textbook. They were explaining the word ending -ship. But maybe it’s my English or whatever but I don’t understand why they would use the e stroke and not the o hook? Outline For Worship Any thoughts?

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