For a few days after a pen show, I am physically and mentally exhausted. I tend to lose my voice for a day or so as well so I sound terrible. (Not COVID, I checked). To add to my need to slow down and decompress a little, my beloved 2009 MINI Cooper had some engine…
Within 24 hours, I will be on the road on my way to the St. Louis Pen Show. In this pandemic-ridden world, the idea of surrounding myself with more people, particularly after so many friends and colleagues have contracted COVID in the last month or so, is a little nerve-wracking. I know lots of people…
OMG, can I tell you how much I love the MDK post about Odious Task Week? We all have things on our to-do list that we keep putting off. Scheduling an oil change for the car, annual check-ups, organizing paperwork, cleaning out our email inbox… just for example. Shall we all commit to tackling at…
As I suspect is true with most lovers of stationery, I am also a book nerd. I particularly like the feel of book in my hands but I have also learned to enjoy the convenience and portability of ebooks and audiobooks. At any time, I am reading at least one book but often it’s more…
The kitty vibe is strong this week. Our pal Charlie over at Doodlewash created a darling watercolor illustration of a kitten ready to pounce and Emmeline Draws released her new enamel pin, Book Kitties. When a theme emerges, I just need to go with it. Speaking of kittens, our kitten clan is doing well. The…
If you read nothing else this week, read Leigh Reyes’ post about the new Sanzen Tomoe River paper. Leigh doesn’t post often but when she does, its a week to celebrate. Her photos are stunning and shows how far you can take pen, ink and paper. I am always inspired by her work and this…
This past week there was some scuttlebutt about Noodlers Ink. I wasn’t sure how to to approach the subject because it hits so many hot buttons for so many people but since Inkophile tackled the topic, I’m grateful for the opportunity to discuss the matter. If you’ve been a part of the pen community for…
