A balanced academic conference carry kit — the non-pen parts
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A balanced academic conference carry kit — the non-pen parts

Travel leads to writing on tiny trays provided by airlines. Scratch notes in hallways. Writing on tables. Writing on my lap. Writing at a restaurant in the conference-after-dark.

My conference kit needs to function in all of these spaces. And needs to do so in a way that keeps what I need at my fingertips — so it looks like I am organized. Appearances matter at academic conferences.

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The 2022 Green Edition Diamine Inkvent Giveaway Winner
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The 2022 Green Edition Diamine Inkvent Giveaway Winner

I worked with a local vendor (who asked to remain anonymous) to secure one of this year’s Diamine Inkvent Calendars to giveaway here on the blog. A token of my sincere gratitude for the support and eagerness you all show me as I undertake my stationery journey. Gratitude for thankfulness’ sake.

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Seeing the human in the stationery, a mnml digest
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Seeing the human in the stationery, a mnml digest

Five links. Ten sentences or fewer. On the importance of humanizing how I use, strategize and consume stationery. My notebooks and pens and inks are made by people. And I’m a person. Who will make mistakes, grow eager about new releases, and will adapt intended use for my own personally-customized meaningful use.

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