The Gregg Group was founded 22 May 2004, prompted by the lack of online shorthand resources. As the primary use for shorthand — business and legal recording — has waned in recent decades, we generally acclaim the skill as a hobby or personal tool. The purpose of the group is to promote the use of Gregg systems of shorthand by providing advice to beginners, support for students, and an association of users of this efficient, attractive, and enjoyable method of writing.
Smokey the Bear is one of the most recognizable characters on roadside signs, as he cautions us to watch out for forest fires. But who was the real Smokey? How did he happen to become a symbol? This article written in Centennial Gregg by me will tell you. Attachment: the-story-of-smokey.pdf
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
Some words of encouragement, transcribed by me for the blog in Centennial Gregg. Attachment: take-the-bit-in-your-teeth.pdf
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
Have you eaten witloof, or as they are most commonly known: endives? This small article transcribed by me in Centennial Gregg talks about how they were first discovered, and gives some hints on how to grow and serve this vegetable. Attachment: witloof-a-delicacy-from-belgium.pdf
This excerpt from an address made by Josiah Quincy III, Congressman, Mayor of Boston, and President of Harvard University, on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the American independence, was transcribed by me in Centennial Gregg. Attachment: the-principles-of-the-revolution.pdf
This motivational essay by English writer and Anglican cleric Rev. Sydney Smith, urges all not to be afraid to use our talents to get ahead in life. I transcribed it in Centennial for the blog. Attachment: courage-in-the-use-of-talent.pdf
This short story of loss, grief, and compassion is a popular Buddhist tale. I wrote for the blog in Centennial Gregg. Attachment: the-mustard-seed.pdf
In this essay from her book Beyond the Solar System, Bertha Morris Parker discusses the astronomical event known as a nova (novae or novas in plural) and how they were discovered. I rewrote it in Centennial Gregg for the blog. Attachment: novae.pdf