Perfect Penmanship

Episode 22 of the PUT A PIN IN THAT podcast, hosted by MJ, titled "Perfect Penmanship" was published on March 28, 2024 and runs 9 minutes.

March 28, 2024 ·9m · PUT A PIN IN THAT

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Summary

In this episode, MJ takes us through a delightful discussion about the lost art of cursive writing. She reminisces about her past experiences with penmanship from private school learning to the eventual adoption of a simplified signature in her adult life.In the first part of the episode, MJ ponders the fading practice of teaching cursive writing in schools, sharing her personal history with learning and practicing elegant handwriting during her own education.The latter part of the conversation shifts to a humorous recounting of a personal experience at a title company. MJ humorously illustrates the surprise and challenges she faced when asked to sign her full name in cursive, rather than her usual abbreviated signature.Notable Quotes:"I can't understand this, it looks like when doctors assign scripts or whatever.""You just signed your name MJ. That's not how it's spelled on the actual documents.""Make sure that your children know how to write in cursive, because one day, hopefully, they will be homeowners."———————MJ is the host of "Put a Pin In That" and recounts amusing anecdotes from her journey, spanning her college years, married life, parenting escapades, and various work-related exploits. She can be reached on her Instagram page at @puttinthat72

Episode Description

In the first part of the episode, MJ ponders the fading practice of teaching cursive writing in schools, sharing her personal history with learning and practicing elegant handwriting during her own education.

The latter part of the conversation shifts to a humorous recounting of a personal experience at a title company. MJ humorously illustrates the surprise and challenges she faced when asked to sign her full name in cursive, rather than her usual abbreviated signature.

Notable Quotes:

"I can't understand this, it looks like when doctors assign scripts or whatever."

"You just signed your name MJ. That's not how it's spelled on the actual documents."

"Make sure that your children know how to write in cursive, because one day, hopefully, they will be homeowners."

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MJ is the host of "Put a Pin In That" and recounts amusing anecdotes from her journey, spanning her college years, married life, parenting escapades, and various work-related exploits. She can be reached on her Instagram page at @puttinthat72