By TOM BREEN, Associated Press Writer – Sat Sep 19, 9:44 am ET
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Charleston resident Kelli Davis was in for a surprise when her daughter brought home some routine paperwork at the start of school this fall. Davis signed the form and then handed it to her daughter for the eighth-grader's signature.
"I just assumed she knew how to do it, but I have a piece of paper with her signature on it and it looks like a little kid's signature," Davis said.
Her daughter was apologetic, but explained that she hadn't been required to make the graceful loops and joined letters of cursive writing in years. That prompted a call to the school and another surprise.
West Virginia's largest school system teaches cursive, but only in the 3rd grade.
Letters are Treasures
My Dad was a brilliant artist and had beautiful penmanship! Dad's spelling and grammar were iffy since he only finished 8th grade but his letters to me are a treasure. During the years I lived in New York and Germany my Dad would write me every two weeks. The envelopes would be decorated with amazing drawings and cartoons and he address it: Dear Vicki, Lou since he was comma-happy just like I am.
The week before my Mom passed away suddenly she sent me a lovely note thanking me for a fun day and expressing her love for me. That is a letter I cherish as well.
A few years ago my husband attended a Christian men's retreat. One of the activities was to have the men write a letter to their wife. Imagine my surprise when I received a letter in the mail written in Bruce's handwriting! That heart-warming letter is also in a box with the special letters.
Today I challenge you to write an old-fashioned letter to someone close to you. Mail it to them, in an envelope with a stamp and wait for their astounded and grateful response.
Letters are Treasures
My Dad was a brilliant artist and had beautiful penmanship! Dad's spelling and grammar were iffy since he only finished 8th grade but his letters to me are a treasure. During the years I lived in New York and Germany my Dad would write me every two weeks. The envelopes would be decorated with amazing drawings and cartoons and he address it: Dear Vicki, Lou since he was comma-happy just like I am.
The week before my Mom passed away suddenly she sent me a lovely note thanking me for a fun day and expressing her love for me. That is a letter I cherish as well.
A few years ago my husband attended a Christian men's retreat. One of the activities was to have the men write a letter to their wife. Imagine my surprise when I received a letter in the mail written in Bruce's handwriting! That heart-warming letter is also in a box with the special letters.
Today I challenge you to write an old-fashioned letter to someone close to you. Mail it to them, in an envelope with a stamp and wait for their astounded and grateful response.
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