Rebecca K.

  • Seattle Repertory Theatre’s “Sherlock Holmes and the American Problem” – Beyond the Theatre

    ~posted by Rebecca K. Not that he has ever strayed far from popular imagination, but mastermind detective Sherlock Holmes has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years. The BBC’s whip-smart series “Sherlock” starring Benedict Cumberbatch has earned high critical acclaim and a devoted audience around the globe. Closer to home, the Sherlock Seattle Convention draws enthusiastic… Continue reading

  • Tales of Mail: Epistolary Novels

    ~posted by Rebecca K. A previous post discussed the pleasure of writing letters. Today let’s explore letters in fiction. The epistolary novel is defined in The Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms as “a novel written in the form of a series of letters exchanged among the characters of the story, with extracts from their journals sometimes… Continue reading

  • Courier and Lives: For the Love of Letters

    ~posted by Rebecca K. “We have never talked together the way we have sometimes in letters. Why do I meet people better in letters?” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh A previous post talked about why handwriting is good for your health. Today let’s explore the enjoyment of writing and receiving letters! What makes a handwritten letter… Continue reading

  • Handwriting for Health

    ~posted by Rebecca K. In everyday life, during meetings or class, it may seem easier and faster to type notes on your laptop. But did you know that writing by hand may be more beneficial to your brain health? This is partly because writing, as opposed to typing, forces you to slow down in order… Continue reading

  • Fall into Dance this Autumn!

    Fall is here, and that means the kick-off of The Pacific Northwest Ballet’s 2013-14 season! In conjunction with the PNB, The Seattle Public Library is pleased to once again host its ballet preview series at the Central Library. Presented by the PNB’s Educational Programs Manager, Doug Fullington, this free lecture series educates dance lovers on… Continue reading