Another view of the Baltimore Pen Show #fountainpen

I got two of my pens fixed (sac replacement). I usually do it myself, but I didn’t have the sacs handy. Will have to reorder. Anyway, back to functional. #fountainpen

The pen. Taccia. Ebonite, lacquered, mother of pearl inlays. All Japanese hand-made. I snuck a photo. 00 numbered (1st one made) the photo doesn’t do it justice. $1600 Oh well. I know my limits. #fountainpen

The weak always run to the strong for protection. The weak always run from the strong for protection. The problem is you don’t know who you are when you run. #life

So we attacked Iran so we could help Putin sell oil. Got it.

Writing implements today. Pocket journal and Kaweco Sport for note taking. #writing

Work isn’t what you do. It’s what needs to be done to keep you alive. #life

Sigh. I found a gorgeous pen. One that is way beyond my means. $1600.00 #fountainpen

Time to go through the show floor again. It will be painful. #fountainpen #baltimore

PSA: if you are in the US you’ll probably change your clocks tonight. Change them into a goldfish.

Your happiness hinges on your ability to enjoy yourself in both good and bad times. #life #success

Good morning. Day 2 of the show. More pen stuff. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Something more relevant than when it was written. youtu.be/uVEuddwm_… #music

“Living happily ever after usually means you’re wealthy enough to afford it.” #writing

Good writing knows how to say without saying. Better writing says one thing and means another. #writing

“You’re just shy of being just another brick in the wall.” #writing #throwawayline

“He was an ancient relic no one bothered searching for.” #writing #throwawaylne

The show seems more packed than in previous years. Maybe it’s my lack of imagination. #fountainpen

Management by inertia is not management. #life #productivity

Thank you all who work to make someone else’s life better or safer.

It’s Friday, in case you needed a reminder. You can goof off now.

“The journey of life can take a lifetime.” #writing #throwawayline

I snuck some writing in today. I should have the first draft of this short story done tomorrow. #writing

Random guy next to me in the hotel was asking a waitress for book recommendations. I recommended a couple of mine. They ordered them. Cool. #writing #books

Too many cool pens. Lots of mediocre ones. It would be too easy to spend a ton of mone, if you had it. Too bad/I’m glad I don’t. #fountainpen