The Unicorn in the Garden
Here is this wonderful modern fable by the American humorist James Thurber and written by me in Centennial for the blog. Attachment: the-unicorn-in-the-garden.pdf
Before the Horseless Age
This essay by Canadian journalist J. V. McAree takes us to a time when the city of Toronto was filled with horses, their presence being essential to urban life. It is estimated that in the late 19th century, over 7,400 horses lived in the city. Without these magnificent animals, daily life would have been impossible…
To Build a Fire (1902)
This story by American author Jack London was published in two different versions in 1902 and 1908. The 1908 version is a popular classic, however, the 1902 version is less known. I wrote the 1902 version in Centennial for the blog. Attachment: to-build-a-fire-1902.pdf
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Also known as “A Visit from St. Nicholas”, I transcribed the famous poem in Centennial Gregg for the blog. Attachment: twas-the-night-before-christmas.pdf
Paul Bunyan
In this narrative, writer Carl Sandburg tells the tale of Paul Bunyan and some of his adventures. I transcribed for the blog in Centennial. Attachment: paul-bunyan.pdf
Internal Clock Makes Some People Age Faster and Die Younger – Regardless of Lifestyle
This article from The Guardian published 28 September 2016 reports scientific findings about the aging process. I wrote it in Centennial for the blog. Attachment: internal-clock.pdf
Centennial and Series 90 Publications and course of study
I’m creating a new post since my question diverges considerably from the original topic (“How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain,” reading article, Sept 2016, post 2.a): That “re-introduction of incl-” ..I might like to get my hands on some Centennial books to see specifically what other surprises there might be though few. I wonder…
How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain
This interesting selection from TED-Ed about the benefits of playing musical instruments appeared in video form and I transcribed it in Centennial Gregg for the blog. Attachment: playing-an-instrument.pdf
After Twenty Years
This classic story by O. Henry was written by me in Centennial Gregg for the blog, although readers of other series can read this story without much difficulty as well. Attachment: after-twenty-years.pdf
First look at DJS and Centennial books
A little while ago, I had said I would share my impression of the DJS series of books. Now, my goal is not to offend any DJS fans. I am purely speaking of the physical materials themselves, NOT the DJS system of Gregg. Sitting on the library shelf, they are very cheerful as a set. A…