Tony Tassell

tonytassell.bsky.social

16 October 2026 08:21

As I drink my morning coffee from my Bialetti, really enjoyed this read on the espresso pot test of Italian capitalism by Silvia Sciorilli Borrelli. as.ft.com/r/c0972c9b-2...

Dr Pop Culture USA

drpopcultureusa.bsky.social

15 October 2026 11:33

November 15, 1837: Isaac Pitman introduces his shorthand system of writing. Shorthand provided a way for stenographers to transcribe spoken language more quickly than most—a necessity for court transcripts, for instance, or secretaries.

Mrs. G

janbellina.bsky.social

15 October 2026 11:31

I learned Pitman New Era. It is very ‘short’ so has potential for great speed. You need a pencil, or pen, where you can distinguish between a heavy (bold) and light stroke.

Digital Newberry

digitalnewberry.bsky.social

15 October 2026 11:30

Civil War diaries in Pitman shorthand. A great-granddaughter trying for years to read them. And the Newberry Transcribe volunteers who had already solved the mystery. Plus 1,100 new pages + bicycle postcards, because bicycle weather. 🚲 digitalnewberry.substack.com/p/a-family-m...

pamalik.bsky.social

15 October 2026 11:16

Do you know what Bluesky is missing — a thorough and angry debate on whether journos should learn shorthand. So to kick this off, have a look at this Teeline generator. Remember — people won’t realise you’re a hack until you’ve come firmly down on either side! teeline.online/generator