Pencils are like candy … so many to choose from There, I said it…back-to-school. I held off for as long as possible, truly I did. I hate rushing summer away. In fact, much to my horror, I noticed a neighbor has put out the potted plants commonly referred to as ‘fall mums.’ Ugh. The […]
Summer time at the mailbox
Photo courtesy of Mark Schacter It’s mid July already. Unbelievable. Summer time goes by so fast. One glass of lemonade, a week at camp and all seems to blur. So, here are a few of my goals for the remainder of the summer: 1. Take time each day to enjoy the kids. With intention I’m […]
Paper clips and Bic Pens
James Ward has a thing for stationery. A kindred spirit who knows his staplers. This summer I’m reading his book called “The Perfection of the Paper Clip. Curious Tales of Invention, Accidental Genius, and Stationery Obsession.” For more on the stationery things you’ve never wondered about, join me over at The Reading Residence today where […]
a graphic history of the typewriter
International Typewriter Day is June 23 In recognition of International Typewriter Day next week, I wanted to share the inside scoop on a book celebrating the iconic machine that is at the printers as we speak. My friend Janine Vangool, the publisher/editor/designer (she’s a busy gal) at Upper Case Magazine has been putting together this book […]