“Schreibschrift”, cursive writing, from the Latin currere (to run), the concept of connecting letters together for a faster flow and to not have to remove the quill from the paper while scribing. It is an elegant way of writing that is unfortunately no longer required in 41 of the United States of America, giving way to more keyboard training instead.
However, this form of writing engages parts of the brain responsible for language and letter recognition that the keyboard punch and on screen learning cannot. It draws on the artistic side as well and most importantly on their patience. It is such a pity that something so romantic, so elegant and so traditional is facing possible extinction in our fast world of today. As I type this on my keyboard, I do realize that we all are using computers for almost everything, but something in me is singing in delight that my daughter is still required to learn cursive writing daily in the German school.
6 replies on “Day Two Hundred Fourty, September 19, 2011”
Again very good – wonderful and very precise use of selective focus. I love the three fingers behind and to the right of the knib, getting further away and becoming increasingly out of focus. FATman
Thanks for your detailed comment Adrian!
Wonderful photo, and nice sentiments. It is so sad that we barely even write anything with our own hands anymore. As I continue to type. 🙂 Glad your daughter is learning the fine art of cursive. it really can be an art form. Thanks for this post!
So true Katie, I find myself mostly typing these days but I make a point to keep a diary ( a leather bound one) just to keep writing. Thanks for your visit and your comment!
very true, and what a lovely romantic image to go with your words c
Thanks Cecilia and thank you for keeping the spirit of cooking alive 🙂