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Typewritings 06: The Art of Showing Up

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18 May

When determining the size or complexity of a new habit ask yourself, “What can I stick to—even on my worst day?” Start there. Master the art of showing up. Then advance. James Clear newsletter Typed on DIY coffee-dyed grid refill paper with my 1950’s Groma Kolibri.

Some Lovely Links From Around the Internet

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17 May

Here are some lovely things from my “save for later” apps, Instapaper and Bear, that I thought were worth sharing with you this month. First, this month’s full moon was a super flower blood moon, and not only that, but there was a full lunar eclipse. Did you see it? Unfortunately it became really cloudy here just as the moon…
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The Second Version of My Migraine Diary

migraine· notebooks

16 May

In my last Migraine Diary post, I mentioned that I kept that setup for six months, and it served me well as a starting point. After those first six months I took a break from it. Although the world was in various stages of lockdown, our family and household became really busy, with lots of transition happening, and well ……
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This Was My First Migraine Diary

migraine· notebooks

12 May

The most useful tool for migraine specialists is the migraine diary. Migraine Canada Keeping a migraine diary has been one of the most helpful things I’ve done for tracking my migraine symptoms and managing the disease. I wish I had started so much sooner. But as it turned out, it took a pandemic lockdown to make me start taking migraine…
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This is a Daily(ish) Practice

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11 May

This blog is part of a daily writing practice. And I title it a daily(ish) practice because, well, to be honest it doesn’t happen every single day. Some days, like today, I’m faced with a blank page and cannot think of a single word. Other days, there just truly isn’t time in the chaos of life. And other days ……
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All lovely images in these posts are created by Andrea Hunter, unless otherwise attributed, and may not be used without permission.

Hello lovely IGers. I’m here briefly to celebrat Hello lovely IGers. I’m here briefly to celebrate the launch of this incredible book which I’ve had the privilege of collaborating on as a writer and editor. I’ve written more about it in a blog post, link in my bio.
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Also I’m mortified that some of you may have had a pop up notification that I’ve posted something, since it’s been so long. I’m so sorry.
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#thecarbonalmanac #factsconnectionaction
A retrospective journal spread for 2020...these ar A retrospective journal spread for 2020...these are some blank pages in the back of my planner and I’m flipping back through the months and weeks to document the things I started, finished, loved or hated, was blessed with or overcame.  I’ve set up space for 20 things (because 2020) but if I feel like turning the page and writing more I will. There are no rules to journaling. Wishing you all a lovely few more days of this year. 🤍
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.#stationery #stationeryaddict #collage #paper #paperlove #journaling #journalpages #journalspread #analog #ephemera #wellbeing #selfcare #mindfulness #takecareofyourself #stayhomestaycreative #20goodthingsin2020
is saying “thank you to all of you lovelies for is saying “thank you to all of you lovelies for letting me share this letter-writing journey with you since March. I appreciate all of you so so much!”additionally, cosy = British English and cozy = American English... what’s a Canadian girl to do?
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#afterthepen #asmr #afterthepen #asmr
is thinking the last month of this year will be an is thinking the last month of this year will be an incredibly bittersweet time, but prepared to fill this spread with lots of good memories 🌲
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Happy first day of December 2020 my friends ✨
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.#plannergirl #planneraddict #monthlyspread #decembermonthly #stationery #stationeryaddict #collage #paper #paperlove #journaling #analog #ephemera #wellbeing #selfcare #mindfulness #takecareofyourself #stayhomestaycreative
“Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolat “Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of community.” - bell hooks
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Earlier this year I made a commissioned piece for a virtual healing circle.  I was honored to contribute to such a beautiful and necessary event.  It’s now many months later ... but in the midst of pandemic and holidays and lockdown, it’s still important that Black lives matter.
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Lest we forget. This beautiful poem was by Canadia Lest we forget. This beautiful poem was by Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae. Swipe right to see a copy of his original handwritten version. 🌺
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is writing about November, Netflix, and an Inuit w is writing about November, Netflix, and an Inuit word.  Wishing you all a lovely weekend ahead 🤍xx
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#handwriting #handwritinggoals #snailmail #happymail  #stationery #stationeryaddict #collage #paper #paperlove #journaling #journalpages #printablestationery #digitalpaper #analog #ephemera #wellbeing #selfcare #mindfulness #takecareofyourself #stayhomestaycreative
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