October 6, 2016
October 6, 1943: With the Tommies
Image caption (front): The Tommies joyfully greet the coast of France during their Channel crossing.
September 28, 2016
France’s Duty is “To Trust”
While doing research for the book, I found this article. After reading the first few lines, all I could do was let out a big, long sigh.READ MORE
September 25, 2016
September 23, 1944: “…so now I am in France…”
This nostalgia-filled letter tugged at my heartstrings. You can feel the connection this soldier is yearning for as he asks about old friends and recalls carefree moments before the war. READ MORE
September 12, 2016
September 7, 1943: “My dear, dear parents…”
What’s the first thing that caught my eye about this postcard from September, 1943? The unusual emerald green ink, of course!READ MORE
September 2, 2016
The Power of a Thank You Note
Four years ago, at TypeCon 2012, I had the privilege of receiving a short critique from a trio of type design luminaries. At the time, I was still refining the font ‘Marcel’ and I appreciated the opportunity to hear feedback that could help me make the font as good as it could be.READ MORE
August 9, 2016
Getting the Photo Just Right
I don’t know about you, but I take terrible selfies. READ MORE
August 3, 2016
Writing About The Swastika
Months ago, as I workshopped excerpts of “Marcel’s Letters,” a fellow writer had a strong reaction to how I wrote about a swastika.
July 26, 2016
Spencerian Masterclass
Over the weekend I attended a two-day Spencerian Masterclass. READ MORE
July 6, 2016
Ten Tips for Safely Storing Old Letters and Documents
According to curators at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, some modern papers “only have a lifespan of a few decades.” So, if you have precious letters or documents, what can you do to preserve and protect them?READ MORE
July 4, 2016
Congratulations Tom and Jane!
Huge congratulation to Tom and Jane on their wedding this weekend.READ MORE
June 6, 2016
June 6, 1944: “Today is the day”
On June 6, 1944, the mother of Lou B.—who at the time was in military training in Massachusetts—wrote this letter capturing her reaction to the D-Day invasion.READ MORE
June 3, 2016
March 8, 1944: “A budded flower and the sun that enters the room…”
Second to Marcel Heuzé’s letters, this postcard has been the most incredible find.READ MORE