Firmness of Intent
Post-Script: Perhaps I'm wasting opportunity by writing random nonsense while test-typing, instead of something more worthwhile like memorizing and typing the Gettysburg Address, or one of the Articles of Confederation, or a bible verse. But I see it as an opportunity to test my creative mettle while engaged in typewriter maintenance, a kind of right-brain/left-brain mashup. And I've come up with some funny stuff, some of which isn't appropriate for mixed company.
One thing I enjoy about building up a backlog of papers waiting to be filed is the pleasure that comes from reading back through those pieces and rediscovering them anew. I'm going to make a point of revisiting my old writings more often, for inspiration if for no other reason.
Today I spent some time organizing my typewriter collection, in preparation for an interview to be conducted tomorrow. I won't say anything else about it for now, but will update you when appropriate. I attached tags to all of my typewriter cases, so they can be more easily identified; some of those mid-20th century, medium-sized portable look very similar in their cases.
Typecast via Brother Charger 11. Yes, it's a stripped-down student's model, lacking tabs, touch adjustment or a repeat spacer. But it is solidly made and types fine; and is very portable, a pleasure to take out to the front patio on a cool winter day.
Labels: Brother Charger 11, filing, organization, test-typing, typewriter collecting, writing
4 Comments:
Ah! The 'to be filed' file. I have at least one of those, and when I decide to organize all the papers into binders I end up with piles all over the floor and sometimes invading the entire house! You should see my test typing. I find all kinds of nonsensical typings. Sometimes I even find incomplete typecasts. I started tagging my typewriters and cases when I started having more than one of the same model, and my collection grew enough that I could not keep track of the manufacturing dates.
you are so organized! :D
everything I've typed in the last couple of years lives in a plastic tub under the table next to my desk. The day I get around to filing it will be an amusing archaeological dig. Godspeed with your interview - let us know how it goes! (:
My house is small, so I have that as incentive to keep it *somewhat* organized.
One more item now taking up space is your typewriter repair bible ... well done, sir!
The interview went fine, I'll post something soon.
Excellent! Hang onto that prose piece, it's great. My "to be filed" file is a raucous pile of clutter that systematically gets sorted when all available flat surfaces on the second floor are covered. ~TH~
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