I am no longer feeling like death warmed over and, just in time, too! We leave tomorrow for the Chicago Stationery Fest which is completely sold out for the weekend. I look forward to meeting new people, teaching new classes and seeing some old friends too! (If you are from Chicago, you’ll 100% get this…
While I had a good time visiting Baltimore and the BWI Pen Show, I came home with the crud. I am so bummed because I have so much to do in preparation for the upcoming Chicago Stationery Fest next week. Send me healthy vibes and NyQuil. Thanks. Pens: Who Are the Best Artisanal Pen Manufacturers?…
I am headed to Charm City tomorrow to help the Dromgoole’s at the BWI Pen Show. But I gotta ask, why isn’t the Baltimore Pen Show called The Charm City Pen Show? That just seems like such a fun name for a pen show?!!? Come find me, say hello and bring me your most challenging…
This week we have a little good news and a little bad news. In the good news catergory, there are some great recaps of the California Pen Show down in “Other Interesting Things”. It seems that a good time was had by all this year and the show was a welcome respite from climate issues…
Its next level cold here in the Midwest. And I brought back a lovely case of the sniffles from LA. Today is a good day to build a blanket fort, drink tea and just play in my notebooks but alas, duty calls! Hope you are staying warm and saving a little time to make yourself…
I like thinking about Valentine’s Day as a great opportunity to practice a little self-care. Here in the midwest, its still cold and potentially snowy, so Valentine’s Day is a good time to take a hot bath, make a blanket fort or just do something you genuinely enjoy. That might be something with someone you…
Lunar New Year was actually a few days ago but I wanted an excuse to share the new Year of the Snake postage stamp (link to article below). I love this series from the USPS and love that they continue to create new designs each year. May your year be filled with joy, prosperity and…
