Archive for August, 2009

Gorgeous drawing by Gentian!

Posted August 4, 2009 by
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I know we say it a lot, but Karen and I are so awed by the creativity of the people we’ve gotten to know through this blog. The most recent example: this lovely, subtle, and evocative drawing that Gentian made on an Exacompta sketchpad (see a close-up here).

Keep it coming, everyone…

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The carnival of writing supplies

Posted August 4, 2009 by
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Today marks the first edition of the Nifty-organized Carnival of Pen, Pencil and Paper, a traveling monthly collection of the best blog posts about notebooks, pens, pencils, and paper products!

Check it out for an offbeat selection of topics and posts, and to find out about writing-related blogs that aren’t in your personal orbit.

For more information about the Carnival and how it works, click here.

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Where to Go: Fenway on ice

Posted August 3, 2009 by
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It’s hot and muggy in New York, but August’s first “Where to Go” contest entrant, Janet, is already dreaming of next year’s NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park.

For the last few years, the National Hockey League has showcased a Winter Classic game. It’s how we ring in the new year; the game is on January 1st and the best part — it is outdoors! The 2010 game will feature the Philadelphia Flyers vs. the Boston Bruins in Boston. My husband and I went to Boston for our 15th wedding anniversary, that was ten years ago. We’d love to revisit for our 25th anniversary.

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