mnmlscholar 10/7/21 mnmlscholar 10/7/21

S1:P1 - Reading for future you: Highlighting in two colors

How to use two highlighter colors to take better, more useful, and easily searchable notes in books, essays or articles – and a hotlist of the tools I currently use.

mnmlscholar 10/5/21 mnmlscholar 10/5/21

Listening to my gut

Listening to my gut. The advice that well -meaning friends and family give for so many situations.

This weekend, I applied their advice. I chose three new pens and inks based on what “felt right.” Without regard for specific characteristics like nib size or pen size. Let my own subjectivity take the proverbial wheel.

mnmlscholar 10/2/21 mnmlscholar 10/2/21

Planning for planning: Hunting for a new planner system

I explored my 2022 planner options all September. The process is unique each year. Every year, I learn more about how I work best. And, frustratingly, how I work best changes over time, too. So: a moving target.

I settled on the Hobonichi Techo Day-Free in the petite A6 size. 2022, here I come.

mnmlscholar 9/30/21 mnmlscholar 9/30/21

Season one preview

Something new is afoot. My first season of reference posts is nearly here.

Each season, I tap into my background as a researcher and educator to share ten posts that reflect on how the resources around us can balance being productive with enjoying the process.