A change-up in threes
My latest currently inked is a study of triplets. A change-up to six new pen-and-ink combinations.
Embracing the wider side of life
Egging myself on is a reliable way to ensure I delve deeply into the ideas my intentional self wants to think through. I’m prone to short, targeted bouts of writing otherwise — especially during weeks off from teaching. The perks of embracing the wider side of stationery life.
A well rested four pens return to the rotation
One of the perks of having a sizable pen collection is rediscovering what I enjoy about pens I already own. A dopamine kick without a new purchase. That feeling of “oh now I recall why I really like this” that follows escaping my rut of choosing the same pens over and again.
Lists for when ‘not going to plan’ is the plan
I’ve started keeping two running lists to keep myself afloat as school day schedules change rapidly, rip currents of unplanned assemblies and lessons that need to dialogue with ongoing world events. A “just before” meeting agenda and a lesson sequence list.