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Happy to teach cursive for free

Thank you Catherine Paxton for your letter, “Don’t write off cursive so easily.” I am a retired professional, willing to volunteer to teach cursive. I have offered my free services to the Boy’s &Girl’s Club, three elementary schools and no takers. It is sad when I receive poorly printed thank-you notes from young to middle-aged adults that resemble a struggle to somehow communicate without a computer. Has anyone noticed how people are holding a pen or pencil? I’m willing and able to help with this important tool in the 21st century. It would bring joy to my heart.

Danielle Risdon McChesney

Edmonds

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