How Do I Know This? This morning, I received a notification that my 2019 Journal has shipped. That is how I know this. A. I have to figure out how I will set this Journal up for the best possible results in 2019. I'm not satisfied with the current setup. 1. The paper I currently use is desk sized (8" X 11")    *That gives me tons of room if I use one page / day. This is also true if I choose to use one spread per week, which I am considering. The new Journal will not support a weekly spread, I think. It is too small. I am learning that I can write better with a larger "font" in my handwriting. I could use small caps for the Journal, but I'm not sure that would be consistent as I am getting kind of serious about my cursive writing.     * I do not currently have a 5" X 7" paper to practice on.     * I cannot yet see the format of the spreads in my mind. I have watched so many videos that leave me thinking that everyone who begins a...

December 23, 2018 As 2018 ends, my hand writing journey begins. I am excited about that. I am slowing increasing the amount of time and words I am hand writing every day. While not quite ready yet, Christmas is coming! Today I received my first " very own " fountain pen from my preferred seller . It is a beginner's fountain pen, to be sure. That does not mean, however that it has neither style nor quality. This fountain pen has plenty of both! I purchased (closeout) a Nemostine Singularity fountain pen . Click the link for pictures and the MSRP for this pen. I did not pay this price for this pen.  My preferred retailer has them (as of this writing) on a closeout special. If this instrument interests you, I would highly suggest you hurry on over now .  Their closeout specials have a history of closing out quickly. (They truly mean what they say!) Tell them I sent you. Don't worry, they will still fulfill your order with the highest superior customer service exce...