Posts to Ben’s blog will resume soon.
January 21, 2010
After a temporary hiatus to this blog, you will be able to listen to recitations of Ben’s letters at http://www.benkaplow.com Voice-Over talents from all over the country have joined with Brighton High School and University of Rochester students, family and friends as they all bring Ben’s letters to life.
I wanted Ben’s handwriting to appear on the website. Viewers, visualizing Ben as he writes home to his family during World War 11, may experience a deeper connection with him as his penmanship changes with each letter. Could his handwriting actually reveal his emotions of anger, wonder, concern, humor and worry about the action swirling around him? I think so. However, I suspect that’s for a handwriting expert to say.
Your patience is very appreciated. In my younger days, I would have worked on this blog and the website simultaneously. Please bear with me. The recordings of the 1945 letters have begun. The transcriptions fly out (email), and wonderful interpretations of Ben’s letters are returned. This, I confess, slows me down because I am fascinated as I listen again and again to the recitations. Upon completion, I will return to blogging the 1944 letters.
My utmost gratitude to everyone who has taken their time and talent to honor Ben.
My best,
Florence - Ben's wife
