Chivalry
What are the origins of chivalry? Why was it important and what became of it? Hendrik van Loon explains it in this extract from The Story of Mankind, and transcribed by me in Centennial Gregg. Attachment: chivalry.pdf
The Light of the Firefly
This selection about fireflies and other creatures appeared in various newspapers in the early twentieth century. I updated the text and transcribed it in Anniversary Gregg for the blog. Attachment: the-light-of-the-firefly.pdf
The Origins of the Theatre
From Hendrik van Loon’s The Story of Mankind, a small selection about how the theater arts came about, transcribed by yours truly in Simplified Gregg. Attachment: the-origins-of-the-theatre.pdf
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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