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midvinter midday

The midvinter – the endpoint of the sun’s travel from north and the starting point for the return – usually occurs December 21. The Swedish name day this day – the shortest day of the year – is Thomas, which … Continue reading

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width matters – efficiency vs pleasure

Click on the photos to view them in full size. My friend and blog colleague Julie at Peacable Writer asked me about the writing properties of the Pelikan M205 Duo with a BB nib; how wide this BB was. Since … Continue reading

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