The dying art of cursive
by Cindy Tovar
There’s something pleasant about putting pen to paper and writing down your thoughts. Handwriting feels more personal than putting your hands on a keyboard and typing on a screen. I’ve never completely gotten used to thinking creatively and typing, simultaneously. I can do it, but it’s just not the same.
Even now, as I type this, I’m simply transferring what I’ve written in my notebook, because that’s how I learned to express my thoughts – on paper. It’s like a hard-wired connection that runs between my brain and my right hand that refuses to be rewired.
For the younger generation, it’s different. They’re growing up in a digital world. Instead of sending letters, they