A month ago who would have thought most of us would be stuck at home aside from when shopping for groceries or essential travel.  For many of us the thought of being able to work from home full time would have appealed.  No daily commute, getting out of bed 5-10 minutes before logging in (kids dependant), relaxed attire, …. Problem is the weekends are just a continuation, the only difference being no connecting to work.  Days start to merge and you feel like you’re starting to enter The Twilight Zone …

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If we were to believe Sigmund Freud, the father of modern psychology and psychoanalysis, then our desire to collect is the fault of our parents (more information at the end of this post).  Sure Freud’s findings were based on his observations and introspection, but still it gives us an excuse – it’s some one else’s fault. Continue reading →

Here’s one to think about on a Friday.  How you decide what pens you use.  I was considering an update on my daily carry, except I realised there was no change from last time, which was back last November.  Personally, where things have changed is at my PC/desk, where the number of pens grows and shrinks depending on what’s new and if I’m reviewing something. Continue reading →

I can still remember (as it was only 10 years back) when in the UK the only people watching out for Black Friday deals were Apple fanbois as it was the only day in the year when Apple would discount some of their range, the discounts being global, and some very good bargains to be had.  I think it was only really with Amazon joining in and pushing the event world wide that the fuss spread over to this side of the pond.  Since then it has waned but there can still be some good deals to be found.

From a fountain pen basis here are the ones I’m aware of in the UK.  I’ve listed them in alphabetical order for the retailer and have only included those listed on their websites or mail pushes.  Please note this is also based on the list of retailers I have in my browser and are actually advertised as Black Friday deals, not just their regular offerings.  Any I have missed, please let me know and I will add.

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