As I was rummaging through my craft storage recently, I found a couple of partly used sketchbooks I had forgotten about. It’s not what I went in there for. But I was reminded that I’m making a concerted effort to use up more of my stationery, art and craft supplies. I decided to cut them down and re-make them into…
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A lot has been studied and written about handwriting. Is it relevant in our digital world? Should we bother teaching it in school? What are the cognitive differences between typing and writing things by hand? Nothing against digital forms of writing which are obviously useful and necessary. And typing, of course. But here are three things about handwriting, which seems…
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Sometimes, as I’m watching TV, or just getting ready to start a new notebook, I make these washi sampler cards. Washi tape is a crafter’s best friend. But, keeping it organized and useable is a challenge. The solution for many of us is to have these cards with several washi tapes wrapped around them. So, while my (too large) collection…
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This gorgeous video is part of The Carbon Almanac launch initiatives. In true Almanac form, it was a collaboration of MANY of us. Mine was a very minor contribution compared to those who compiled, edited, scripted, composed, … If you don’t blink, you’ll see a pretty view of the boats here in the Port Credit Marina, and also my white…
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One of the most useful outcomes of writing in my Morning Pages journal is that it can act to slow down my racing thoughts. There’s something about taking pen to paper and forcing my hand to write words. It allows my brain to focus and slow to the pace of handwriting. Things I find Helpful Keeping my pen on the…
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