Handwriting Analysis

With handwriting analysis it is the writing, not the content, that is of interest. Dating back to the 17^th century, handwriting has been used to psychoanalyze the writer of script. The first important analysis was done during the Italian Renaissance, followed by the 19^th century German Gestalt theories. 

During the 19^th century American elementary teachers were regular schooling in handwriting analysis to help them direct children into suitable professions. It was a requirement for professions in medicine, legal and business to have legible handwriting; the more elegant the higher one was expected to rise. It was believed that those of better ability and suited personality types would provide for a better society rather than allowing only those from families with the means to afford education to become leaders despite their deficits.

In depth analysis of particular people also revealed emotions. There are volumes on the writing styles of various leaders of the World War II era.

Era styles also lead revealing information about the mental and emotional state of society as a whole. The cursive style markedly changed to a rounded style in the late 20^th century. It became common for groups of emotionally stunted adults to become teachers, accountants, directors, doctors and lawyers. The post-hippie mentality accepted primary/elementary educational style into the professional world.

New studies underway believe that the decline in society is documented in handwriting style as groups of non-cursive writing adults’ state that the skill is obsolete. While the cursive literate class find that cursive on paper is as good as encryption on a computer file.

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Walking in Circles

Leadlight windows allowed light into homes without the spiritual opulence of stained glass. Homes and businesses required light without the inconvenience of a open hole in the wall. Windows were standard architectural necessities.

Standard design of the 15th through 17th centuries windows was diamond shaped. The classic cut was made at the glazier's shop. The glass was set into smaller frames for installation or for larger widows, the glass was installed on the premises.

By the 17th - 18th century, window installation had developed the sash window system which allowed for larger panes of glass to allow more light into the room. Sash windows became the standard by the end of the 18th century.

Rolled glass was easily identifiable by the waves it left in the window panes. The best panes had the fewest waves. Pane windows were a sign of success especially in the Wild West of the late 19th century.

20th Century machined glass panes took over the market. The smooth glass could be thinner with fewer flaws. Everyone wanted clear pane glass. As the process evolved huge panes of safety glass were available for a glass wall effect.

Glass makers today are on both ends of the spectrum. Factory production of dual and triple glazed windows with safety features and ecologically friendly temperature control, internal blinds and solar power fill new orders for contemporary architecture. Gass artists hand-craft and cut glass to fill leaded lights. They install the rolled and stained glass individually to create a classic window fulfilling the requirements of a traditional trade.

9 things to do in 2014

Celebrating the new year with the traditions. Here's the list:

1) Make a list of things to do in 2014.

2) Watch fireworks.

3) Eat yummy stuff.

4) Play.

5) Smile.

6) Go places.

7) See things.

8) Read.

9) Write about it.

Mexico

Sure, I heard that it's rough in Mexico. I heard that Americans shouldn't go. I heard that the police are a bad as the criminals. I heard that I really should not go.

Many years, I listened and stayed on my side of the border.

But 2014 I've decided to change things. I got a wild hair and decided it was time to go. So, I went.

What I found was a fabulous beach, lovely people who helped me with my Spanish, bargains at the mercado and the police were very polite young men.

I absolutely love Mexico.