Two and a half years ago, I presented a carefully thought-out argument for not requiring schools to teach cursive, calling it the equivalent of teaching about slide rules. I expected praise for my ...

Dear Heloise: I sympathize to some extent with the writer in a recent column of yours lamented how doctor’s offices will say the appointment is at 10:00 a.m. but ask that you arrive at 9:30 a.m. for ...

If you can read cursive, the National Archives would like a word. Or a few million. More than 200 years worth of U.S. documents need transcribing (or at least classifying) and the vast majority from ...

Experts note that Boomers were taught what to think, while modern students are taught how to find information. While Boomers ...

Think back to a time when hands-on habits were just part of growing up. Many boomers picked up practical skills before they ...

If you turn the hem over and restitch on a sewing machine, the edges will not become ragged from the elements.

The first platform using DBSCAN-based point reconstruction to capture authentic handwriting and replay it as smooth, color-coded animated video. Handwriting is procedural — it’s not just what you ...

Writing things down isn't so common in the digital age we live in, but science shows there are major advantages to doing so. If you like putting pen to paper, here are four rare traits you likely ...

People spend their hard-earned money on outdoor flags only to have the hems fray in a short time from weather. If you turn the hem over and restitch on a sewing machine, the edges will not become ...

As readers, my book club members and I enjoyed the author’s work. Using this format, Evans created an engaging plot and subplots with themes that resonated with many of us: love, loss, forgiveness and ...

The original Macintosh 128K, famously unveiled in 1984 with an appropriately Orwellian advertising campaign, remains a source ...

Christmas thank-you notes can be a chore, especially for kids. In their case, it’s probably just one note to Santa and ...