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This blog is mostly a record keeping place for myself where I write down thoughts and ideas about the little things that are in my life. Mostly things like coffee, fountain pens (inks), handmade leather products and notebooks. I enjoy the process of taking the time to go over the things that make me happy. The main point is to reflect on the things I have, how I use them and what they mean in my life. This place gives me the space to take a step back and do that, as well as tracking the patina on many items. This blog is therefor more so for me than anyone else.

 

How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.
- Annie Dillard, The Writing Life

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