Posted March 28th, 2010 by Cole in category
Diversions
Recently, my journal has been full of statements like this:
Well, another week has come and gone.
I can not believe what happened this week!
A week has passed already.
See, that's my normal writing schedule, once a week. It's funny how I am a weekly writer and not a daily one , like so many of you bloggers out there I admire so much. I
Posted February 10th, 2010 by Cole in category
Tools,
Writing
I spotted these guys at Barnes and Noble.....
They're red!
What a lovely shade! I've got the perfect red Diamine ink and my Gold Sheaffer Agio would compliment this Moleskine so perfectly. Glorious!
What a lovely color!
I think we pen, letter-writing and doodle enthusiasts can get on board with this, no?
If you're feeling it, whip out your favorite color ink on:
Friday, February 12, 2010
And, if you've got the time, post photos up throughout the day on Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, your blog--wherever and let Mr. Guilt know! Mr. Guilt started Fun Ink Day and you
Yum. Just yum.
Diamine is my favorite brand of ink. It's a brand I wouldn't have tried unless Doug Kennedy at Appointments in Cincinnati had recommended it to me. Appointments is a little shop downtown and they've determined, through trial and error, that Diamine is truly outstanding.
Most people have not heard of it.
I received
Writing is such an important tool we all have but seldom use. I mean, really use. We write things all the time; the grocery list, our signatures, notes taken during a meeting; the list goes on.
But do you ever really write anything? When's the last time you did?
Better yet, do you write well?
This is one of my favorite books: Wiliam
For most, establishing a decent relationship with a far-away pen pal is likely not a concern. Very few people have pen pals nowadays. And even fewer get past that first letter. As someone who's had pen pals over the past 9 years, I'd like to share with you my tips for writing a good letter:
How to Write a Great Letter to Your Pen Pal:
1. Use
Pen pal. When you hear that, do you think of childhood? Of writing a letter, sending it out and desperately waiting for a response from a pen pal? Maybe a response that just never came? It's different when you're an adult.
I've been writing letters with people all over the world since I was about 15. It is a truly rewarding activity; but it's
I write with a fountain pen about 90% of the time. Why?
My handwriting looks better
I don't have a 'death grip' on the pen like I do with a ball point
It truly is easier to write with
It makes writing more enjoyable
It seems that in the pen aisles (my favorite aisle) of today's office supply stores the focus is on ink. Do you