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Typewriting
Who remembers taking a typing class in high school? At my school, believee it or not it was requirement to graduate. You had to take at least one year of typewriting, but I took both courses. As I said when writing my acrostic entitled 'Old Typewriter' I also remembered these two courses.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Ode to Economics
In learning what economics means what do you remember? There were lessons on supply and demand, banking and taxes, durable goods and services and even nondurable goods and services-what is durability economically speaking in business and personal worlds.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Ode to World Cultures
What does World Cultures mean? To me it means a chance to learn a little about the geography of a country along with learning all the social, economic, political, religious and educational perspectives of a particular country from all its cultural aspects like art, music, etc.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Ode to the Social Sciences
What is the social sciences? This is an area that involves several subject areas from psychology to sociology to anthropology. Other areas include social work and counseling and even education. There are related areas in this area that to me includes teaching and nursing and even childcare. All of these areas there are always questions that we have that we need answers and we ask for help.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Me, Myself and I
In learning to be a writer I needed to learn many things. Even though I have worked as a practical nurse for 16 years along with being a Substitute teacher for a few years I always had an inkling that I wanted to write. The first time that I learned cursive handwriting and seen how the letters joined together was just like drawing a picture and I remember I could not put the pencil down and just write till I looked up and the teacher told me with a look you know all teachers have and she gave me that look and I had to put my pencil and paper away.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Gregg Shorthand
Gregg Shorthand is a skill that is obsolete in the business world now but is still used in legal offices and by some journalists with their own style of writing. Gregg shorthand is a phonetic way of writing words and phrases using various symbols like lines and curves and dots. There are other forms of this subject like Pitman, Teeline and Alphahand. To me Gregg shorthand is easier to read and write, and I am planning on sharing lessons here on Vocal.com. I have tried to find some pictures of Gregg shorthand on Pexels.com and a few other image places but no luck. In my lessons that I am planning to share I will be writing words, phrases and letters from the textbooks that I had in high school back in the 80's by Leslie and Zoubek.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Timber, Growing Up to be a Seeing Eye Dog
Angela Brigenshaw has written a book entitled 'Timber Growing Up to be a Seeing Eye Dog'. Angela tells the story of Timber from puppyhood to a working seeing eye dog. She shares what it is like to be the owner of a soon-to-be 'seeing-eye dog' through the eyes of the puppy. Angela also writes Timber's story in a journal format and chose a typeface that makes it look like a handwritten journal. His journal describes all the skills that he needs to learn and stay safe.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Influence of Social Media on Mental Health and Well-being
In an era characterized by unprecedented connectivity and digital interaction, social media has become an integral part of modern life, shaping the way individuals communicate, share information, and engage with the world. While social media offers a myriad of opportunities for connection and self-expression, its influence on mental health and well-being has garnered significant attention. In this article, we will explore the multifaceted impact of social media on mental health, shedding light on both its positive and negative implications.
By Isabel Loução2 years ago in Critique
