Monthly Archives: October 2016

Why you should try a fountain pen

October 27, 2016 ♦

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The first Friday of every November is Fountain Pen Day, which falls on the 4th of the month this year. This is a day to celebrate the existence of fountain pens, embrace our love for fountain pens, and spread the word on the joys of using a fountain pen as…

Why and how to write a letter to your past self

October 6, 2016 ♦

Letter Writing

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We all have times in our past which are memorable for being painful and difficult. What if you could go back in time and show that past version of yourself the love and empathy you needed during those hard times? What if you could give your past self the advice…

Why & how to keep a health journal

October 5, 2016 ♦

Diaries & Journals

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If you’re experiencing any kind of illness, a health journal is a great method of tracking symptoms. Even if you’re currently as fit as a fiddle, a health journal is still beneficial as it will provide an excellent comparison for you if you start experiencing changes in your health. I…

Why I love letter-writing (and you should too)

October 3, 2016 ♦

Letter Writing

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There’s something very special about exchanging letters with someone, which could never be replicated by email or text message. This ‘something’ is built up of many factors, which I aim to explore in this article. At least, this is my take on it; other letter writers may, of course, feel…