People are wondering ...

Well, this is interesting.

My recent post about what AI can't generate (namely, typewritten text) has quickly accumulated 19,000 views, almost matching my most popular post (on typewriters' Achilles' heels, posted in 2015).

This suggests that a lot of people out there are wondering: is there anything AI can't handle? And maybe their research will lead them down the rabbit hole of you know what.

Costume party type-in at TB Writers Plus

TB Writers Plus in Dayton hosted a costume party/type-in last weekend. It was a treat to attend.

Here's the new room, bright and spacious:

My border collie, Della, came along and was eager to explore and meet everyone. She was so well behaved! Meanwhile, Keenan wears fine straw headgear as he does some work.

New employee Torii told me she loves the chance to unwind by fixing typewriters.

The Brumfield boys, Clayton and Sam, dressed as a newsie and a reporter.

Tyler Lewis, who also used to work here, dressed as a musketeer and wrote an autumnal poem for me.

Josh DiMora brought a lovely 1889 National.

This 1916 Rex was available to type on.

People in and out of costume gradually joined in.

I also called myself a reporter ... 

This necktie was a gift from Robert Messenger.

One of the nicest experiences was meeting 21-year-old Cesar Martinez, who came up from San Antonio, Texas.

Cesar has started his own typewriter business, Eagle Eye, which currently operates from his garage. He's a thoughtful young man who does a great job of representing the new generation of typewriter technicians.

Here Cesar tries out my Gossen Tippa Pilot. 

All told, this was a friendly and interesting event. I look forward to my next visit to Dayton!

PS: Check out Gery L. Deer's three-part story on TB Writers Plus:

Part 1- "A career from another era"

Part 2- "I can't do it alone"

Part 3- "Typewriter enthusiasts: a close-knit community"

Southworth air mail stationery

What a spectacular box of stationery I found at my neighborhood antique mall this afternoon! I love the lettering and imagery on the box and the lightning-bolt motif.

Southworth paper has special meaning for me. Not only was this the first company to produce paper especially for typewriters, but it was founded by my great-great-great-grandfather Wells Southworth.

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