Quote of the Day “That was the year, my twenty-eighth, when I was discovering that not all of the promises would be kept, that some things are in fact irrevocable and that it had counted after all, every evasion and
On Turning 45
Commonplace Books, New Journals, and Positive Rocks
Quote of the Day “…the largest portion of our life passes while we are doing ill, a goodly share while we are doing nothing, and the whole while we are doing that which is not to the purpose. Therefore, hold
If Not This, Then That
Quote of the Day “Mankind is poised midway between the gods and the beasts.” – Plotinus (heard during an episode of Westworld).
Rise of the Underdog: New Journals, Weak Knees, and Coveted Shells
Quote of the Day “Down is a lot easier than up . . . Assume first that you are doing the easiest thing, and not the most difficult . . . Michelangelo’s great perfect marble David cries out to its
New Journal Day!
The Pits: None, really. The Peaks: My new journal came in today! This time, I went with the Leuchtturm Pocket Soft Cover Ruled. In red. HAWT!
Look Up
The Pits: I was frustrated this evening, overwhelmed with a website project at work that I’m looking forward to having completed. The Peaks: On the way to summer camp this morning, Turner finally said he enjoyed our extra time together
New Bball Camp and Completed Book and Journal
The Pits: I spent too much time researching a new lunchbox. The Peaks: The boys started a new basketball summer camp at Oak Hill. We had a nice morning together. We let the boys stay up a bit to watch
I Think You Are Whuz Up
The Pits: My morning apple snack got interrupted by 2 frustrating meetings. Then I had to stay late for another call about a related topic. The Peaks: I came home today to find this letter from Turner. It turns out
New Journal Day! Oh, and a 12 Year Anniversary
The Pits: Started getting Christmas stuff out of the attic. The Peaks: New Journal Day! I’m trying out the Rhodia Unlimited Pocket Notebook. I wanted to move my Leuchtturm1917 pen loop from my old notebook to my new one. The
The Secret Life of Notebooks
The Pits: It was cold at Cars n’ Coffee. The Peaks: Worked more on woodworking project and got the boys to help out with marking where the holes need to go. In the evening, we watched The Secret Life of