Domino Lane

Memories of rural life on a Pennsylvania farm in the early years of the 20th century. Although the topic is different, I've added (in 2009), my cousin's absorbing paper, "The Handicapped At Home." REMEMBER: To start at the beginning, you must click on the June 2006 section of the archives, go to the June 25th entry, then "scroll up" from there.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Judy: Part II, g.

f. For typing, I use a portable, manual typewriter and find that the strength and range of motion required is an added source of arm therapy.
1). For actually striking the keys, a second cuff made of Velcro, holding a pencil stub - eraser end down, works very well with the strength applied by both hands.
2). Because my letters are usually fairly short, I frequently use note paper which doubles as an envelope when folded and sealed with its own sticker. These are very attractive and hopefully take the sting out of the brevity of the message.
3). For longer projects or whenever more paper is required, we found continuous teletype paper, either in a roll or folded with perforations (Standard Register Co., York, Penna by the name "continuous letterhead - 9 x 11") to be another aid to my independence, since I do not have to keep asking someone for more paper.
4). Also, self-stick labels which come on a roll have been a great time and effort saver when addressing many envelopes, especially for the Christmas card list.

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