Xavier University's Newswire just published a story about the "street typing" I've done with my colleague Tyrone Williams. We did it once in the spring (here's my account), and again recently. This is a fine story except for the technical error "there are no backspace keys on a typewriter"; the reporter means "delete keys," of course. Click on the image to enlarge it.
Awesome! I bet it's a lot easier to sit at a little table with a typewriter offering to compose things for strangers when you have a typin' buddy along for the ride.. (:
ReplyDeleteYes, it's definitely good for morale!
DeleteGreat! Have any of the students picked up a typewriter and given it a try?
ReplyDeleteI don't know if there's been any such direct effect of these events, but I know they have created some buzz and curiosity.
DeleteBrilliant!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see!
ReplyDeleteExcellent!
ReplyDeleteThis is beyond cool. Maybe someday I’ll try on campus.
ReplyDeleteGreat. I highly recommend it.
DeleteWhat typewriters were you both using? (Just curious.)
ReplyDeleteI used a green '30s Underwood Champion portable, and I lent Ty my Sterling Silver Surfer.
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