Many people lament, “My handwriting is awful.” And so they shy away from anything to do with handwriting. There is help, if one has an interest in polishing the skill with pen to paper. The above simple tips are an invitation to ease into the “art of penmanship.” Other more detailed posts are to follow. […]
Gifts ideas
December 8, 2011 My antennas are always alert to anything that supports the cause of letter writing. I’ve come across some great finds. Let me share them with you. Who knows, one of these items might answer the call for that “perfect gift!” This “Tortoise- Hare T-shirt” says it all…support your “inner tortoise” (Carl Honore). […]
Hurray for Earth Day!
April 22, 2011 “Earth Day is the first completely international and universal holiday that the world has ever known.” -Margaret Mead This is our opportunity to take stock of how our lives impact the Earth, and what we can do about that “footprint.” The guidelines are easy if you remember and apply the 4 R’s of […]
How to Choose a Pen, Part 2- “Fountain Pens”
September 26, 2010 “My handwriting is awful….Most people find that using a fountain pen improves their handwriting just a little, as it slows your hand just a bit…a fountain pen can bring out your best.” -Steve Leveen Choosing a fountain pen is both a vote of self confidence and a commitment to the art of […]
100 Million Pens per day!
September 22,2010 I noticed this statistic in a catalog: “worldwide, 100 million pens are discarded daily.” All those pens in the trash, urges me to say, “Choose your pens wisely, for many reasons.” I have a variety of favorite pens that I use for different reasons and moods. My “work pen” is a chubby ITOYA […]
How to Choose a Pen, Part I
September 12,2010 Choosing a pen that feels “just right in your hand” is actually more challenging than it sounds. Most stores have pens entombed in plastic, or locked behind glass. If you get lucky enough to actually get your hands on a fountain pen, it will most likely not have ink. Lovely catalogs tease us […]