"In his domestic administration my father had this system . . . to keep a journal and insert in it all occurrences of any note . . . A record very pleasant to look at when time begins to efface the memory of events, and very well suited to get us out of perplexity: When was such and such a thing begun? When completed? What retinues came? How long did they stay? Our trips, our absences; marriages; deaths; the receipt of happy or unhappy news . . . An ancient custom, which I think it would be good to revive, each man in each man's home. And I think I am a fool to have neglected it." (Montaigne, Book I, Essay 35 (publ. 1580))

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Must have had same penmanship teacher

Christmas card envelopes for 2010.

Top version is from my mother.

Bottom version is from my godmother.

The 1930s penmanship instruction apparently has stayed with them; perhaps somehow augmented by genes or environment (notice how family members sometimes have similar handwriting?)

As always, click to enlarge.
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