http://disqus.com/by/dickpaetzke/enMon, 19 Oct 2009 23:31:12 -0000http://www.atissuejournal.com/2009/10/designing-a-font-to-preserve-a-vanishing-language/#comment-20605063<p>Delphine, I don't think that this whole thing rises to the level of requiring an apology. I personally hold the world's record for putting my foot in my mouth. Either that or my wife deliberately mishears and misunderstands things I say that don't mean what she thinks at all. I might as well be speaking another long forgotten and neglected tongue. So I can't magnanimously say, "I forgive you" when there is really nothing to forgive. You were only using a descriptor than I hear practically every day. You didn't invent it. It was just an easy way to explain something, but one that, after I have heard it so often, made me realize wasn't very accurate. Of course if you still want to insist that it was a major insult, I will be happy to challenge you to a duel.</p><p>Maybe we can spit watermelon seeds at each other from ten paces.</p><p>Thanks for your note. I was really nice of you to respond to my comment. Your article was great.</p><p>Dick</p><p>DICK PAETZKE <br>The Pacific Northwest's most experienced advertising writer<br>206-497-3588</p><p>POSTCARDS. LITTLE LETTERS FROM LIFE by Dick Paetzke<br>New book now available. Click here!</p>dickpaetzkeMon, 19 Oct 2009 23:31:12 -0000http://www.atissuejournal.com/2009/10/designing-a-font-to-preserve-a-vanishing-language/#comment-20233583<p>I think Juliet Shen's creation of the Lushootseed typeface is nothing short of remarkable. She has done a brilliant job of capturing a feeling that shouts out the unique cultural identity of the Tulalip tribe. As a native of Seattle I'm blessed to have both these people and Ms. Shen right in my backyard. My only quibble with the article is in the reference to the US government forcing native Americans to learn European ways. While obviously a piece of monumental stupidity and cruelty, it was an American approach. . I think it is time to stop carping about "European" mores. For good or bad we do have our own culture and we make our own mistakes. If you spend any time in Europe you will quickly realize that they ain't us and we ain't them, thank goodness.</p>dickpaetzkeFri, 16 Oct 2009 17:41:05 -0000