Regarding learning cursive

[likethebeer]

Interesting:
http://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2013/12/learning-cursive-is-a-basic-right/282288/

A couple of years ago, I wrote a Nanowrimo novel in which the main character writes cursive, and teaches someone else to do it. It's linked to security. I see I stumbled across something interesting.

Comments

[immemor.livejournal.com]

Having learned cursive, I still find many historical documents illegible. Interesting how it becomes status.

I thought you were on to something when you told me about that novel.

[sirreal13.livejournal.com]

It is rumored that Jack Kerouac cursed in cursive, which isn't easy. If he hadn't died too soon, he could have used the IBM Selectric typewriter, which had a simulated cursive typeface ball.

Cursed in cursive

[likethebeer.livejournal.com]

No, that wouldn't be easy! I'm sure I did it a lot while writing letters to friends but it's not pretty and there are lots of heavy-handed writing (and underlining).

cursive

[likethebeer.livejournal.com]

Reading/understanding old documents will be, I think, a part of learning about archival research that people will have to learn.

Re: Cursed in cursive

[sirreal13.livejournal.com]

I guess On the Road was typed. Go figure!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/booknews/9557844/Original-manuscript-of-Jack-Kerouacs-On-the-Road-to-be-exhibited-in-London.html