“If you don’t stand up for what you believe in, or only when it’s convenient, you really don’t believe it.” #life

Good morning. The weekend is kaput. Time to get back into the rut. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

Almost time to head out for lunch. I bought a few things. #fountainpen

“There is no such thing as a dumb animal. It takes a human with an unused brain to be truly dumb.” #writing

Happy Be Nasty Day Yes, it’s a thing and anyone responding to this being or pretending to be nasty thinking it’s funny will be muted/blocked.

Just because you don’t know or don’t understand something doesn’t make it bad or untrue. Also, don’t believe all the people who claim trhey do. #life

It’s the last day for the pen show. Time to waste—err, spend money. Then lunch with a friend.

Good morning. Grumble. Clocks reset. Grumble not enough sleep. Grumble. Grumble. Time for the ceremonial coffee.

I should bake something this weekend.

Remeber when the world was saner?

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