Archive for August, 2010
Do we have any Geocachers out there?
While I am finally in possession of a real GPS unit as opposed to using the confusing one one on my cell phone, I still haven’t tried Geocaching. (Though I’d really like to.) Unfamiliar with the sport? Continue Readering »
List Book: TV shows from when I was a child
I always keep several journals going at the same time for a few different reasons, but my favorite has to be my List Book. I enjoy creating lists of things I remember- foods I like, people I used to know…. It’s a fun activity that also works very well to gather bits and pieces of your life that could be used in future writing or for simple reflection. Depending on your frame of mind when you do it, the exercise could stir up some deep emotions- like when I made a list of the foods Mom used to cook for me. Emotions are often attached to food memories…
This list is of television shows I remember watching prior to my teenage years. As I was born in 1968, many of these shows were from the mid 1970′s. (Did I remember to add “Battle of the Network Stars?”)
If you were to start your own list book, what would be the subject of your first list?
Renewal
Each year for the last five, I’ve been driving to a retreat in central PA located at a small university in the mountains. At first glance, the Summer Rhythm Renewal (under the direction of my friend Jim Donovan) is 4 days of drumming, dancing & spending time with good friends both old and new.
But peel off that glorious layer and there’s so much more! Continue Readering »
In Pursuit of the Perfect Notebook
Wendy Thomas recently wrote an article on the blog Live to Write – Write to Live about her search for the perfect notebook. She, (like someone I know QUITE well,) claims to be obsessive about the type of notebook she chooses to carry. In her article, she discusses at her preferences for binding style, durability, aesthetics, paper, line width, and price – to which she says; “there is simply no price too high if a notebook is perfect.” Continue Readering »
Fahrney’s Vendor Day
Fahrney’s Pens retail store hosts a different vendor the first Wednesday of the month. This month, Rhodia & Clairefontaine will be the featured vendors. I will be on hand with the area sales rep to meet customers and answer questions. I’m bringing some products from Exaclair for people to test with their pens, including a bottle of Herbin’s new 1670 ink. 
Fahrney’s Vendor Day & Sale is scheduled for Wednesday, August 4th (tomorrow) from 10 AM to 5 PM. They are offering an extra 10% off Rhodia and Clairefontaine’s everyday prices. Fahrney’s offers a wide selection of Rhodia and Clairefontaine pads and notebooks.
The store is located at 1317 F Street, N.W., Washington, DC 2002. Tel. – 202-628-9525. They are located two blocks from the Metro Center.
Farhney’s is a storied name for fountain pens. In 1929 Earl Fahrney founded Fahrney’s Pens as a fountain pen repair shop. The business thrived. He slowly expanded and decided to sell new writing intruments, including the “revolutionary” ballpoint pen. The tagline “The Write Place” was acquired when Mr. Fahrney moved the business in 1950 to the historic Willard Hotel on F Street.
In 1961 Mr. Fahrney hired Odell Chappell who was the store’s first female employee. “The Pen Lady” as she became known, is now retired but remembered for her tireless dedication to Fahrney’s and her customers.
In 1972 Mr. Fahrney sold Fahrney’s Pens to Jon and Corinne Sullivan. The Sullivans shared his passion for fountain pens, and deep commitment to customers and employees. Their son, Chris, has taken over day-to-day operations. 80 years after its founding Fahrney’s remains a family-owned business.
Visit the website here. I hope to see you tomorrow!
Velo Orange and Rhodia
An eagle eye reader pointed out to me that there are some Rhodia fans over at Velo Orange- a manufacturer and purveyor of parts and accessories for randonneurs and cyclo-tourists.
“For many years some of the wonderful parts and accessories once produced by small firms in Europe for the cyclo-tourist and randonneur have been unavailable, or outrageously expensive. So I started Velo Orange to find and sell these remaining items, and to produce those that were no longer available.” – Chris Kulczycki founder of Velo Orange.
