First, I saw this idea at Flutter’s, and she got it from Chani. And then I saw it at Slouching Mom and at Kyla’s blog, The Journey (a new find for me), too.
Even though most of us get very personal on our blogs, there’s little chance (outside of meeting in real life) to see the more sensory or tangible parts of our personalities–the sound of a voice or a laugh, or one’s handwriting.
I love this idea and couldn’t resist joining in. I’m hoping all of you will try this, too. Link back here, if you would, please, and let me know when you post. I’ll add your link here, to this post. (Ducky, don’t think you can get out of this.)
I decided I had to choose a poem, a quote or my grocery list (but then I looked at my grocery list and thought no way. The Cheetos are for my daughter, I swear.).
In the end, I chose a poem, Never-Never by Marge Piercy. (Click each page to enlarge, then click image once more for largest size, which is easiest to read.)
I successfully twisted the arms of these magnificent people:
Brian at The Cheek of God
we_be_toys at Tapdancing On the Edge of Reason
Kate at Listen to me now…Believe me later
Catnip at Catnip and Coffee
Gwen at Woman On the Verge
Magpie at Magpie Musing
Suzanne at So, you don’t get any phone calls from me
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Good God, woman! Your writing looks like it could easily adorn a wedding invitation! You have the most elegant and old-fashioned writing I’ve seen in some time.
And scan it in with what?
yours is so elegant, and victorian!
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That’s lovely, the poem and the handwriting. And you’re right; very personal.
I type everything and my handwriting bears witness to that.
Manic Mommys last blog post..Ten Word Tuesday (Wednesday Edition)
I memorized and recited Marge Piercy’s “To Have Without Holding” for a poetry class a few semesters ago.
Very elegant.
I guess I have to do this now . . .
tysdaddys last blog post..Someone Else?
Wow! Not in my wildest dreams.
So beautiful. Penmanship and poem.
I posted a few pages from my journal recently, but it was not zoomed in. I don’t know if anyone will be able to make out my hieroglyphics 😛
Sandy (Momisodes)s last blog post..Hands down…amazing!
Wow! You have gorgeous handwriting.
Jenn @ Juggling Lifes last blog post..Snapshots: The Boys From Brazil 2008
What a wonderful idea! I’m going away for a few days but will try and remember to look at it properly and do it when I get back.
Which brings me to why I visited at this ungodly hour (it’s 3.20am!)…
Obviously come over when you like, but…
If you get near a computer on Tuesday 5th, have a look at my post because there’ll be an award for you. I’ll be away too so it’s a scheduled post for 1am Tuesday (my time zone!)
Crazycaths last blog post..Thoughtful Thursday.
At the risk of sounding like a doofazoid, how do I link back here?
Like this?
http://tapdancingontheedgeofreason.blogspot.com/2008/07/writings-on-wall.html
we_be_toyss last blog post..The Writing’s On The Wall
Very pretty! It looks assertive and clear!
Chanis last blog post..We Lift Each Other Up….
Yeah. This one isn’t for me! But it is DEFINITELY for you!
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gorgeous. i love our handwriting….
Madges last blog post..Remains of the (Summer) Days
Can I tell you…you have beautiful handwriting.
Jules~s last blog post..Maybe I am Growing Up Too….
Cool.
I did it too.
Kates last blog post..Inkblot
Holy gorgeous penmanship. I would have taken you for a cursive girl, but never so elegant. Perfect (and the poem is divine).
Just Jamies last blog post..Wordless Wednesday
Okay, I just did mine too, but it’s nowhere near as pretty as your’s!
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…and when you’re just tossing off a laundry list?
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I am a lefty who print/writes and the longer/more I write the worse it looks .. tho it never looks like a lefty did it .. I do not twist my hand ’round whilst writing .. but trust me its not pretty
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Jennifer, please check my blog! You are — deservedly! — an award winner! Congrats! 🙂
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Oh fun! Your handwriting is so purdy and elegant. Just perfect for poetry. Loved the poem too. 🙂
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So, how does this work? You just write something and scan it, then post it? I’ll bite, but not until I get back from vacation; I didn’t bring my scanner with me…. ; )
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Yeah…when my scanner starts working like it’s supposed to. But until then…?
Oh, I loved this poem, Jennifer. And you have handwriting that virtually glides across the page…
If I did it, everyone would think of me from then on as …stumpy. And that’s how bad my handwriting is.
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You have such artistic handwriting. I’ll be sharing later (have to upload my scanner drivers), but mine looks so messy compared to yours. This is a neat idea.
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What Slouchy said. Awesome handwriting.
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PS – I did my own post: http://www.magpiemusing.com/2008/08/csa-lists.html
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