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Comment on A Strand of Hair through History by Thingumbob (@Thingumbobesq)

Thingumbob (@Thingumbobesq) — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:19:37 +0000

Here is a good article about Lucretia based on new research: http://www.chiff.com/articles/lucrezia-borgia.htm

Comment on Reinhold Vasters-Artisan or Forger by When Lyin’ and Cheatin’ is a Beautiful Thing | Kate Shrewsday

When Lyin’ and Cheatin’ is a Beautiful Thing | Kate Shrewsday — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 06:43:54 +0000

[...] you’d like to know more about Vasters, take a look at two wonderful pieces: Mary Jo Gibson’s Write Life and a piece by John Russel in the NY Times [...]

Comment on Cabinet of Curiosities by CYNTHIA NUNN GERSTNER

CYNTHIA NUNN GERSTNER — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:52:30 +0000

I Love this sight !!!!!!!!

Comment on Chicago World’s Fair 1933 by Donovan Hedge

Donovan Hedge — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:27:49 +0000

Does anyone know if pewter likenesses of the Antioch Chalice were sold at the 1933 Chicago Worlds Fair ? An old sand cast chalice exactly like the Antioch chalice but somewhat smaller has been handed down to me. It is made of pewter, sand cast in a three part mold. Helen Eveans, Curator of the Cloisters at the Metropolitan Museum in New York, told me that five chalices like mine are in existence. She has been trying to find the origin of these chalices for nearly twenty years to no avail. I have nearly given up on finding a knowledgeable religious artifact authority who may be able to authenticate or discover the origin of these chalices. I have professional photos of my chalice.

Comment on Cabinet of Curiosities by Mary Jo Gibson

Mary Jo Gibson — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:19:47 +0000

Thank you! I am working very hard towards my goals, and your kind words helped me through Algebra this afternoon. You are much appreciated! My writing is improving with this change of life, which is something I have wanted to do for a long time, but seemed to be only moving forward in tiny steps until recently.

Comment on Cabinet of Curiosities by Leonard Grossman

Leonard Grossman — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:10:33 +0000

Tome = time It was an autotypo. Or maybe it is the the book of time

Comment on Cabinet of Curiosities by Leonard Grossman

Leonard Grossman — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:08:38 +0000

One of your most beautiful posts…and take all the tome you need.

Comment on Cabinet of Curiosities by Cabinet of Curiosities | This write life

Cabinet of Curiosities | This write life — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:59:21 +0000

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Comment on National Handwriting Day and the Artist by Mary Jo Gibson

Mary Jo Gibson — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:38:25 +0000

Good Morning Char,
Thank you for your wise words. Penmanship does reflect the person, even in this age of technology. No matter how many electronic applications are required, in the end, you will have to sign your name somewhere. Showing a good hand (great turn of phrase, btw) reflects on your attention to the smallest detail in representing your individuality. I have included you in my list of sendees for the National Month of Writing.

Cheers,
MJ

Comment on National Handwriting Day and the Artist by Mary Jo Gibson

Mary Jo Gibson — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:33:31 +0000

Hi Marcia, Thank you for the comment. Handwriting has more than one story to tell, doesn’t it? Congratulations on receiving the Penmanship award during your time at the Convent School. My handwriting has suffered through the years, usually because I am in a hurry, but it comes back, and the memories of why I style a letter a certain way gives the flow a personal connection I savor, just for myself. It amazes me how this simple expression of art is no longer valued, but I hope that raising the subject will give a few more individuals with stories such as yours inspiration to pick up the pen.
Kind regards,
Mary Jo