But thanks to this Special "Note" from our In-Resident Forgotten Hits History Chronicler, Chuck Buell ...
We can now all enjoy it together. (So click away!!!) kk
Today, June 10, is National Ballpoint Pen Day to recognize the common writing instrument that we all use almost every day at least once!
The first patent for a basic ballpoint pen was issued on October 30, 1888 to John J. Loud, who was attempting to make a writing instrument that would be able to write on wood, leather, coarse paper and other rough surface articles which fountain pens could not.
John J. Loud
In 1950, credit for making the first pen with a retractable ballpoint tip” went to The Frawley Pen Company which, five years later in 1955, became “Paper Mate.”
We’ve come a long way since taking Flint to Stone to chisel out a simple message!
It’s been noted that when a person receives a new ballpoint pen, aside from squiggles, 95% of the time, the first word they write is their name. ( Just ask Frannie! )
So, in recognition of this day, why not sit down, take a ballpoint pen in hand, and write Kent a short note telling him how much you appreciate and enjoy Forgotten Hits!
Then, make a copy of it and send it to him at kk@ForgottenHits.com .
How’s that for blending earlier technology with today’s tech?!
Now then with all that being said . . . ah rather . . . written, here’s my Special “Chuck Buell Ballpoint Pen Music Medley!” ( Feel free to "Click" Along! )
CB ( which stands for “Cursive Boy!” )
The CB Minute Music Medley and other promotional considerations were NOT brought to you in part by ~~~
Nor by ~~~~
“Write On!” John Denver, circa Mid-1970s
