tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641541.post8869487363003409965..comments2023-10-10T08:09:06.256-04:00Comments on Tea leaves: Write on Wednesday - calligraphyteabirdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01789062795176641187noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641541.post-30165935020659342962008-09-03T14:17:00.000-04:002008-09-03T14:17:00.000-04:00This was a delight to read!Every year that calligr...This was a delight to read!<BR/><BR/>Every year that calligraphy is offered through CommEd University here, I take the course. It's only four weeks long, but I really enjoy it. It keeps me in tune with my calligraphy, especially in years that I've not done much on my own =)Roggeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549838068624400016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641541.post-4004824740375840952008-08-29T10:06:00.000-04:002008-08-29T10:06:00.000-04:00This is a very inspiring post! I am reflecting ove...This is a very inspiring post! I am reflecting over it!<BR/><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://firmlyrooted.blogspot.com/2008/08/practising-writing.html" REL="nofollow">Practising writing</A>gautami tripathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04192356825699543613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641541.post-46932329344486576452008-08-29T09:14:00.000-04:002008-08-29T09:14:00.000-04:00I never attempted copperplate, La Duchesse - but s...I never attempted copperplate, La Duchesse - but someday, maybe...teabirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01789062795176641187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641541.post-90010802395754883842008-08-29T09:10:00.000-04:002008-08-29T09:10:00.000-04:00There is a certain comfort, elegance in fountain p...There is a certain comfort, elegance in fountain pens :o)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160695798372408055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641541.post-54295714352881172382008-08-29T04:08:00.000-04:002008-08-29T04:08:00.000-04:00I loved your post!I always thought hand writing co...I loved your post!<BR/>I always thought hand writing could be compared to music.<BR/>I tried to learn calligraphy long ago but the class I wanted to take was full and so I tried to teach myself then of course became side tracked with something else in a short time.<BR/>But I did discover that I enjoy writing with the medium blunt nib and still use that one on one of my favorite fountain pens.<BR/><BR/>I dream somedays of being a recluse and if I lived alone with an independent income then I would surely become one!<BR/>Karma must know that too.<BR/>;)Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149401855790439497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641541.post-81167410154330495972008-08-29T01:05:00.000-04:002008-08-29T01:05:00.000-04:00I still hope to learn copperplate... thank you for...I still hope to learn copperplate... thank you for sharing these recollections and offering inspiration. :)La Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12745541233323063923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641541.post-29743707142135159842008-08-28T22:30:00.000-04:002008-08-28T22:30:00.000-04:00Lovely descriptive post. Care to pen and post a sa...Lovely descriptive post. Care to pen and post a sample of your style?Carrie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15585975894624687972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641541.post-3126973003989964912008-08-28T19:32:00.000-04:002008-08-28T19:32:00.000-04:00I love calligraphy! I had a hard time learning it...I love calligraphy! I had a hard time learning it, since I am left-handed, but I did put it to good use, and was able to make most of the money I needed for my last two years of college tuition. <BR/><BR/>Back then people would pay almost anything for nice lettering on invitations, etc. ...Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01641404632001445083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641541.post-27366935577379188002008-08-28T16:28:00.000-04:002008-08-28T16:28:00.000-04:00What a beautiful reflection on learning this artfo...What a beautiful reflection on learning this artform - and I really appreciate the way you compared it to learning piano.<BR/><BR/>I've always wanted to learn calligraphy - I play around with it a bit, and have some calligraphy pens, but now you've reawakened my interest.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for participating with this lovely piece of writing.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14623887166087444590noreply@blogger.com