A defense of the partial ink fill
A controversial statement: I rarely fill my pens fully. Ink capacity is not a selling point for me. Surviving long periods without needing to re-ink isn’t a factor in how I use my stationery. I regularly fill converters and pens about halfway. Gasps and pitchforks.
Going the full sentimental
I devote a substantial amount of time, energy, and focus on thinking intentionally about which tools I use — and how I use them. This is my second of two weeks off from work. A week away from my typical work-home routine offers an opportunity to play. Just for playing’s sake.
And I dig a good theme. The theme this week is: pens that I’ve been gifted. Eight pens in all.
How I end a journaling notebook
Just about everyone has offered advice on how to start a journal. From Oprah to The NY Times to JetPens and others. There are fabulous articles on strategies we can use to start a brand new journal. Reflections on how to end using a notebook are rarer.
I am to share just that: an overview of how I close out a notebook. For me, ending a journal is a three step process. A process that has grown into a tradition I find fun. Whee.
The ‘last inked’ column is pretty dope
The big picture this week is that I’m off from work. That means my writing and reading is to suit my own interests. I anticipate a healthy amount of annotating, reading notes, scratch notes pertaining to personal projects, and journaling. Slow paced, methodical, and reflective.
In short: I can make any pen and ink combination work well this week.