tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post3792490606071288969..comments2024-03-26T16:00:23.608-04:00Comments on The Typewriter Revolution blog: A look inside WordPlay CincyRichard Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-52911249103950559052012-10-26T15:47:22.091-04:002012-10-26T15:47:22.091-04:00COOLEST place ever! I want to visit! Looks like ...COOLEST place ever! I want to visit! Looks like tons of fun. I am passionate about creative writing and would love to hang out wth these kids and work on stories. I could do something like this as a job, seriously. You are a lucky man to have found this and become a part of it.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08407133004841846661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-11001020866930185772012-10-26T02:27:26.534-04:002012-10-26T02:27:26.534-04:00Also - it was good to hear that a boy had brought ...Also - it was good to hear that a boy had brought along his own typewriter to WordPlay to sort it out - both that he knows where to find help from like-minds, and also that he actually owns his own typewriter!<br /><br />Doesn't this make the world a better place? Just a few people sharing their passions with other people and helping them to get into something good and wholesome.Carriage of No Returnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614715256745303859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-86841413638643774552012-10-26T02:22:43.175-04:002012-10-26T02:22:43.175-04:00Hello Richard - I went over to school yesterday, a...Hello Richard - I went over to school yesterday, and the result is that I start in two weeks running a 'typewriter club' every Wednesday morning! The revolution might get a few more converts yet...<br /><br />JohnCarriage of No Returnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614715256745303859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-74798577114594405802012-10-24T09:44:00.927-04:002012-10-24T09:44:00.927-04:00An excellent idea, John. Yesterday at WordPlay, on...An excellent idea, John. Yesterday at WordPlay, one boy was busy trying to figure out a problem with his personal electric typewriter that he'd brought, and he seemed to be enjoying the investigation thoroughly.Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-9833052932625561512012-10-24T02:33:04.953-04:002012-10-24T02:33:04.953-04:00Such an uplifting story on so many levels - and so...Such an uplifting story on so many levels - and so inspiring. <br /><br /> I work closely with a primary school (ages 4 - 11), and we are always trying to find ways to encourage the children to read and write, especially the boys. I will have a word with the headteacher later and offer to run a typing group with some of the children... if it works I will donate a machine or two. I imagine that the mechanical aspects of the machines will get the interest of the boys straightaway.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this story!<br /><br />JohnCarriage of No Returnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614715256745303859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-70858794124319900742012-10-22T23:33:39.051-04:002012-10-22T23:33:39.051-04:00Wow, that is a very cool place (and they're fo...Wow, that is a very cool place (and they're fortunate to have someone as knowledgeable as yourself to help them with their machines). It would be great to see more of these things pop up around the country. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-33844246943454325562012-10-22T11:30:07.162-04:002012-10-22T11:30:07.162-04:00That's really brilliant, Richard. Thanks for ...That's really brilliant, Richard. Thanks for sharing this!Duffy Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105074089216551597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-68824202830704025122012-10-21T21:22:21.290-04:002012-10-21T21:22:21.290-04:00A very good place, they do a really interesting jo...A very good place, they do a really interesting job! Typewriters found another home where they are appreciated as well!Fer Andradehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17438606270227702149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-8716479258789293102012-10-21T20:46:36.656-04:002012-10-21T20:46:36.656-04:00Thank you Richard for this wonderful story and for...Thank you Richard for this wonderful story and for your good deeds. I hope Wordplay grows and helps many children.Tom Furrierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474840038948422845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-48208338526472556722012-10-21T17:18:17.679-04:002012-10-21T17:18:17.679-04:00This is absolutely heartwarming. You really are sa...This is absolutely heartwarming. You really are saving the world...one typewriter at a time!<br /><br />Really, Richard, this is fantastic beyond words. An inspiration to all of us here on the Typosphere...and beyond!L Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00585495720234064210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-73074266823697209042012-10-21T15:00:33.091-04:002012-10-21T15:00:33.091-04:00Fantastic, Richard. Thanks for writing this and fo...Fantastic, Richard. Thanks for writing this and for being involved in Wordplay. You're an inspiration. I've been promising for months to provide (and service) the typewriters in the childrens' room at Poets House here in NYC. It's time to make good on that commitment. You've shown me the way.<br /> <br />As for that lazy ol' Underwood reclining on the armoire -- for what it's worth, I recently took apart and put back together a crusty rusty 1918 Model 5 and the result was really rewarding. Though it still looks reasonably abused, it's a dream to write with (not at all as harsh as I anticipated) and the the alignment is amazing for a machine in its dotage.rnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115499862681364911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-46706136485938478982012-10-21T14:57:06.231-04:002012-10-21T14:57:06.231-04:00Richard:
I forgot to add that also donate typewrit...Richard:<br />I forgot to add that also donate typewriter's is a terrific way to keep them in use and not just on display or sitting geting dusty.<br /><br />Two thumbs up for what you do.<br /><br />GEE (Gerald T.)GEEhttp://typeoh.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-90635487841510227912012-10-21T14:52:43.377-04:002012-10-21T14:52:43.377-04:00Richard P.
After all your comments at my site (Typ...Richard P.<br />After all your comments at my site (Typeoh) I thought I would return the favor. Great pictures and its wonderful to see children using typewriters (loved the pink one). Glad you support this... and I believe it will be a great benefit for this kids as well years down the road. I learned something good today. Thank you!<br /><br />GEE (Gerald T.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-22648269891965601362012-10-21T14:20:16.282-04:002012-10-21T14:20:16.282-04:00Richard this is a wonderful way for you to be invo...Richard this is a wonderful way for you to be involved in the lives of many young people. Wordplay is one fantastic place. It looks much more interesting than any science museum I have visited. It looks like a great place to foster a child's imagination and hopefully foster their desire to learn and do good in school. It is truly wonderful that you are getting involved. Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-46168778220177891662012-10-21T12:19:07.732-04:002012-10-21T12:19:07.732-04:00Wonderful!Wonderful!an *sshole with a typewriter.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17601390528012126726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-36989764462477373942012-10-21T10:28:30.566-04:002012-10-21T10:28:30.566-04:00Thanks for your great post, Libby! Here is an acti...Thanks for your great post, Libby! <a href="http://wordplaycincy.org/latest-news/2012/10/the-typewriter-guy/" rel="nofollow">Here is an active link for everyone's convenience.</a>Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-24399603330216056172012-10-21T10:22:36.182-04:002012-10-21T10:22:36.182-04:00Nothing could be better. It's incredible that ...Nothing could be better. It's incredible that Wordplay even exists, and more incredible that you found them just as they were needing the services of a crack Typewriter guy! :DTedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774432656602082311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-47559021186066306482012-10-21T10:08:01.980-04:002012-10-21T10:08:01.980-04:00Richard! We truly can't thank you enough, you...Richard! We truly can't thank you enough, you stumbled across WordPlay at just the right time. What a tremendous boost to our kids to have our collection increase significantly due to your thoughtful contributions. Don't know if this link will be active if I drop it in here, but here is the latest post from WordPlay http://wordplaycincy.org/latest-news/2012/10/the-typewriter-guy/<br /> Can't wait to see what next week brings from our Typing Pool. All the best, Libby and the WordPlay kids. <br />WordPlay Cincyhttp://www.wordplaycincy.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-2732884928666456752012-10-21T08:27:19.070-04:002012-10-21T08:27:19.070-04:00This looks like a lo-tech Google office. So cool!This looks like a lo-tech Google office. So cool!maschinengeschriebenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955578932937697125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-24946811163100102472012-10-21T06:32:42.918-04:002012-10-21T06:32:42.918-04:00Richard, this is greatest news I've heard in a...Richard, this is greatest news I've heard in a while.<br /><br />Talk about serendipitous! It's always wonderful when things flow in this way -- you were MEANT to stop by and offer your valuable services and typewriter contributions.<br /><br />Nothing short of excellent!Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11633967390492270136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-26000125192865549172012-10-21T04:41:00.855-04:002012-10-21T04:41:00.855-04:00Totally awesome! :DTotally awesome! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-7087043016834268222012-10-21T03:31:46.354-04:002012-10-21T03:31:46.354-04:00Hmm... It looks a lot like a more elaborate versi...Hmm... It looks a lot like a more elaborate version of the library's StoryLab. Very cool place!notagainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915679111849352765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-35297721280391854522012-10-21T02:40:04.758-04:002012-10-21T02:40:04.758-04:00That's brilliant.... Absolutely brilliant!That's brilliant.... Absolutely brilliant! Scott Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243020164163596709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-48008678723107021092012-10-20T23:28:10.461-04:002012-10-20T23:28:10.461-04:00Fantastic project! I wish them all the best, and l...Fantastic project! I wish them all the best, and loved the pictures of the kids typing away. :)Vikramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00269522131712921750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8655653784122131754.post-8366264833884565982012-10-20T22:59:32.630-04:002012-10-20T22:59:32.630-04:00What an incredible place! My faith in humankind a...What an incredible place! My faith in humankind and vision for the future of our children just both brightened up a bit. Thanks for letting us in on this ray of sunshine. Next time I come down there, I'll have to get you to take me to WordPlay.Will Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04371377137844175320noreply@blogger.com