The Snail’s Way
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
“Tin-Can Island” Comes To Life
The island of Niuafoʻou (meaning “many new coconuts”) is the most northerly island in the kingdom of Tonga. It has been an active volcano for thousands of years. The 1946 eruption was a particularly violent one and in December 1946 Niuafoʻou’s inhabitants were evacuated and resettled on the island of ʻEua. ʻEua and Niuafoʻou share…
Undercover Ink
Throughout history, tattoos have played an important role in the espionage game. This article from history.com tells the story. I wrote it for the blog in Simplified Gregg. Attachment: undercover-ink.pdf
“The 7 Social Sins” – Notehand
Here are “The 7 Social Sins” (also known as “The 7 Deadly Social Sins” and “The 7 Blunders of the World”) in Notehand. This list was originally written by Frederick Lewis Donaldson, but is often attributed to M. K. Gandhi because he published it in his newspaper Young India in 1925. For a key, click…
Take the Bit in Your Teeth
Some words of encouragement, transcribed by me for the blog in Centennial Gregg. Attachment: take-the-bit-in-your-teeth.pdf
The Last of the Wayanas – Part 2
In this second and last part of his essay, Dr. Bois describes the public health challenges that this fascinating tribe faced in the 20th century. The selection is written in Anniversary by yours truly. Attachment: the-last-of-the-wayanas-part-2.pdf
Thomas Jefferson’s Last Letter
This letter from Thomas Jefferson to the Mayor of Washington DC, Mr. Roger Weightman, was written on June 24, 1826. He wrote it using his left hand, as he had broken his right hand and it never healed. He was very ill: he will become bedridden two days later and die on July 4. I…
“The 12 Rules For Life” — in Notehand!
I’ve been wanting to post Notehand reading material to the blog for awhile now, but I knew I needed to improve my penmanship first. My shorthand is still not anywhere near as polished as Carlos’ beautiful penmanship, but here is my first offering, such as it is. Maybe Notehand can be represented now up in…
The History of Toilet Paper
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
The Last of the Wayanas – Part 1
The Wayana tribe, one of the many indigenous peoples of South America, inhabits the Guiana highlands. In the first part of this article from World Health Magazine and transcribed by me in Anniversary Gregg, a French physician who studied this group of natives, Dr. Étienne Pierre Bois, describes some aspects of the life and traditions…