Penmanship Practice – September 2024
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Question: phonetic vs alphabetic notehand
In the notehand book (what I’m learning rn) they always refer to the different symbols as “sounds.” but I’m starting to see that some words are more alphabetic. For example (in both simplified and anniversary) the word opera ends with the big “a” loop even though phonetically it sounds like “oper – uh.” It never…
How’s my writing?
I am polishing my penmaship lately. I really enjoyed the anniversary edition. I am copying the plates from the Intensive Vocabulary by Charles Lee Swem. Well, first of all, I can read the strokes because they are “impressed in my memory.” Hopefully, I can write as beautifully in 50 wpm, maybe soon? 😉 How’s my…
Attempts to Control the Weather
Finding ways to control the weather has been an enduring human quest for centuries. This article transcribed by me in Centennial Gregg lists some of these. Attachment: attempts-to-control-the-weather.pdf
Weather and Flying
How does weather affect aviation in general? Find out by reading this small selection, transcribed by me in Anniversary Gregg. Attachment: weather-and-flying.pdf
Ask the Weatherman
Here is a small essay about the history and functions of the National Weather Service, transcribed in Simplified Gregg by yours truly. Attachment: ask-the-weatherman.pdf
Penmanship Practice – August 2024
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Is there a key for Graded Readings in Gregg Shorthand?
I’m currently learning pre-anniversary Gregg, and I’m using Graded Readings as some extra reading practice. I mostly just want to know if the words I’m having trouble with are because of language shift over the years or if I need to practice them. I know there’s a key for the anniversary Graded Readings, but is…
Question: direction of loop for in notehand
This might be a common question, but is there a general rule for when I’m supposed to make my E’s and A’s clockwise vs counterclockwise? Every time I feel like I’m starting to understand, it turns out I did it the wrong way.
Where can I find the answer key for Word and Sentence Drills (pre-Anniversary)?
I should like to know, if possible, where I can find the answer key for Word and Sentence Drills (pre-Anniversary).