Observed: Guy going for the Rasputin look: very long graying beard, short—cropped hair, loose black tshirt. The fact he didnt quite pull it off I attribute to the cargo shorts and horn-rimmed glasses. #writing #character

If you wanted to look more sinister, what type of hat would be emblamatic of you? #writing

Once the show opens up, I”ll make one last pass, pick up my repaired snorke, and then head for home. In the meantime, I have some time to work on this short story. #fountainpen

Good morning. It”s a dark and rainy morning. At least it”s the weekend. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Plan for tomorrow: — pick up my pen — head home

“More people could use artificial intelligence.”

Sausage flavored KitKats. I’m sure it’s a thing.

Is clarified butter the same as defined butter?

Never undervalue your worth. That’s for others to do. #life

Those who don’t remember, are condemned to repeat it.

“He was the old guy who looked like your grandfather and sat whittling on the front porch. But he had an arsenal in the basement that put the Batcave to shame.” #writing

I really miss programming in FORTH. Maybe I should find a version that runs on #raspberrypi. Not that I have any projects for it. I just miss how cool the language is/was/will be. #programming

I’m not sure how much a vendor makes at a show like this, but I’m sure it’s not much even if they sell premium pens. #fountainpen

“Life is hard enough without your help—so help.” #writing

Hm Bob Heil died RIP

Interesting Apple Photos can identify artificial animas. #apple #photos

What word do you see?

I just saw a VisionPro in the wild. Someone lugging a camera, MacBook, and VP at the Baltimore Pen Show #fountainpen #apple #visionpro

Are skinny jeans back in? I’m seeing a lot of old-folk in the hotel wearing them. Or maybe it’s a Baltimore thing.

What’s your favorite color? Purple-like colors don’t count. And no, purple isn’t mine.

This ink needs to be used on white paper, not cream. Majestic Maple Syrup. #fountainpen

Someone should make a gelato pen. #fountainpen

I did find someone to fix the Schaeffer snorkel. So the trip was a success. #fountainpen

More vendors this year, but so far no crowds. Baltimore Pen Show. #fountainpen

Baltimore Pen Show haul day 1 Pilot Decimo White (M) a color I don’t have. Light here makes it look silver A/ Ferris Wheel Press Majestoc Maple Syrup ink I never heard of. It has a silver shimmer. #fountainpen