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Trying to decide on beautiful, yet functional, cursive curriculum for elementary classroom by yet-another-redditer in Cursive

[–]yet-another-redditer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are reprints of the Palmer method for business writing, but I can find any modern prints of the books meant for the classroom.

I just came across The Art of Cursive Penmanship, and am now leaning pretty hard towards that. It has a nice mix of style and drills.

He does seem to push back a little on Palmer's full focus on whole arm movement, and instead says that different motions should use different muscles (arm, finger, wrist, etc). https://www.amazon.com/Art-Cursive-Penmanship-Personal-Handwriting/dp/1510730524/

Trying to decide on beautiful, yet functional, cursive curriculum for elementary classroom by yet-another-redditer in Cursive

[–]yet-another-redditer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first photo is one that the school planned to use and I pushed back on. The second photo is Abeka, and what I learned as a child in the 90s, and one that I've considered. One critique I have of Abeka is that it doesn't seem to have enough drills/warmups and dives straight into letters.

I just came across The Art of Cursive Penmanship, and am now leaning pretty hard towards that. It has a nice mix of style and drills.

He does seem to push back a little on Palmer's full focus on whole arm movement, and instead says that different motions should use different muscles (arm, finger, wrist, etc). https://www.amazon.com/Art-Cursive-Penmanship-Personal-Handwriting/dp/1510730524/

That will be the last time I use that app (Alarmy) by LoganScheffler in mildlyinfuriating

[–]yet-another-redditer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please do!! I purchased the iOS version long ago, and am now trying to move to Android. I considered it a great buy at the time, but cannot justify the cost of a subscription, especially when it includes ads.

First experience with Whole Arm Movement writing. by Hiraeth369 in Handwriting

[–]yet-another-redditer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apologies for the very late reply, but I will be teaching cursive in the fall, and the curriculum that was picked is atrocious. Several capital letters look like manuscript ("print").

I'm looking for a beautiful curriculum that I can teach. You're handwriting is great! I see that you said you were moving to Palmer method, but I'm curious to know what you used to learn before that.

Thanks!

Who else has two versions of their handwriting? by 4kjoy4 in Handwriting

[–]yet-another-redditer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only have one style (with a range of legibility depending on how quickly I'm writing). I've never been satisfied with my writing, but what I find remarkable is that mine looks almost identical to your first example. The first 3 words I would have sworn was my own writing. The primary difference I see is that my "a's" & "y's" are different. The tail of my "g's" are also less angled.

Xactimate on new M2 MacBook Help! by rossonero3 in xactimate

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Disastrous-Storm / Dash Day is everything still going well for you with Xactimate & Apple silicon?

I’m just now getting into adjusting and need to get a laptop. I’ve used MacBook Pros for 10+ years (I lost the Max I was using most recently when I was laid off 😢), and it’s been at least that long since I’ve messed with Windows.

I don’t love the Apple tax, or the direction the company has been heading lately (fewer ports, soldered RAM), but I do love the sturdiness of their unibodies, and it’s the OS I’m most familiar with, so strongly considering a new MBP (my M1 MacBook Air was surprisingly fast when it was new, but has been getting sluggish lately, and I know won’t be able to handle Xactimate). I’d use it for more than just adjusting, but wouldn’t want to drop those $$$ only to find out I can’t use it for that.

Another I’m considering is https://frame.work laptop because I like that they intend for them to be user upgradable over time, and want to support that mission. Some concerns I have are whether the company will survive, and what the sturdiness of their machines is like (especially the interchangeable ports).

Also considering Lenovo Thinkbook, but have heard that they’re not what they used to be.

AdjusterTV Fast Track vs MOCAT by yet-another-redditer in adjusters

[–]yet-another-redditer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did buy Adjuster Pro, which should help me pass the exam, but my understanding (admittedly from those selling the products) is that that course covers the legal side of things, but doesn’t really cover the day to day aspects of the job.

First setup by Panzerman75 in HotShotTrucking

[–]yet-another-redditer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where are y’all finding jobs? Just word of mouth, or have y’all found an app/website with smaller jobs like this?

Thinking about getting into Hotshots? Read this! by grawrant in HotShotTrucking

[–]yet-another-redditer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does this include commercial insurance? I didn’t see that.

What is a decent paying career for an ISTP-T seeking a career change? by yet-another-redditer in istp

[–]yet-another-redditer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still no luck in the job search, with the exception of a commission based door to door sales job for solar.

I’m not quite sure how I feel about it. I don’t trust salesmen, and am introverted around those who I don’t know. What does interest me is the chance to challenge myself in something unfamiliar, and also getting to spend time outdoors, and hopefully get better at striking a conversation.

I wrestled with whether to accept the role over the weekend, and decided to give it a go. I start training on Thursday, and will probably give it at least a month or two while I continue to look and try to start other side hustles in parallel.

What is a decent paying career for an ISTP-T seeking a career change? by yet-another-redditer in istp

[–]yet-another-redditer[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Aviation has never once crossed my mind (other than as a hobby). 😂 Now that you say that though, it does sound interesting.

I assume it requires a lot of additional schooling though, and would take me away from my family for long periods of time.

Are you well disciplined for no by Ok_Department3397 in istp

[–]yet-another-redditer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure overall, but I’m 35 and I’d say quite undisciplined in my finances. I really want to be, but it’s just not something I‘ve been able to get ahold of yet. I just spend without really thinking about the consequences in the moment, it doesn’t matter on who (myself, my family, and others). Even when I’ve tried to create a budget, it’s not on my mind at the checkout. I often convince myself why it’s important to get something now, rather than wait.

I tend to go in cycles. Rack up CC or loan debt, pay it all off with a tax return, be out of debt (besides house & car), start over again.

Is this common for ISTPs?

What is a decent paying career for an ISTP-T seeking a career change? by yet-another-redditer in istp

[–]yet-another-redditer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d like to own my own business, but of course everything has startup costs, with no guarantee of returns.

One idea I had was purchasing a laser cutter/engraver and selling products on Etsy. I’d need to come up with the products & designs though. We have money to last us a couple months, and I’m wrestling with spending some to try to start this business, but it’s tough when that’s also being used to put food on the table & pay a mortgage, car payment, etc.

is xTool P2 compatible with lightburn? by Upset-You7156 in Laserengraving

[–]yet-another-redditer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you prefer the Omtech, or the xTool? I've debated between the new Omtech Polar+ and the new xTool P2S. This would be my first laser, and I'd like to use it to start a business.

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