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Celebrating National Handwriting Day in a Digital World
There's a special place in this woman's heart for Jan. 23—and the importance of handwriting (which she said is more important than one might think).
By Valerie Weil Wednesday, Jan. 23 holds some special interest for me. No, not because it’s National Pie Day (but that does have a spot in my heart), beacuse Jan. 23 is John Hancock's birthday. What other day would be more befitting for the Americans to claim as National Handwriting Day! Remember, it was John Hancock, the former friend of King George III, who signed the Declaration of Independence with a large, flourishing signature so that the far-sighted King of England would be sure to see it even without glasses. Well, if you're going to commit treason in the colonies, you may as well be big about it. Today, John Hancock's bold move created a day for celebration in America for the right, freedom and ability to write. OK, I know…
