When I first saw this headline, I thought I might have a new notebook addict to write about! But it’s actually a great story about a man who took the initiative to help disadvantaged kids at local schools. I hope he inspires others to do the same! A man went on a shopping spree at … Continue reading “Man goes on Walmart shopping spree, buys 2,000 notebooks”
An interesting article about the different types of school supplies typically used by students in various countries, including, of course, a few notebooks. In Norway, this “kladblok” is typical: And here are some notebooks used in a French school: Read more at School supplies used by students around the world.
This week’s addict emailed me lots of great photos and thoughts about her notebook obsession. I very much identified with what she says about enjoying the act of writing itself sometimes regardless of what words are being written! Tatiyana says: “I have always enjoyed writing for as long as I can remember. Back when I … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: Tatiyana
I’ve been trying to do some spring cleaning lately, as I’ll be moving soon. The size of my notebook collection has grown to daunting levels in the last couple of years, and when I contemplate having to move everything to a new home, it’s a bit scary! I love my notebooks, but even I have … Continue reading What To Do With Too Many Notebooks? My Idea… and Your Feedback, Please!
This week’s Addict is another reader who submitted a photo of her collection, as well as these thoughts: Some of these notebooks have been used, some of them are waiting for a use to present itself, and some of them I bought simply to look pretty. I don’t consider myself a notebook connoisseur, and quite … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week: Millie
From Canada’s National Post, a nice appreciation of the pleasures of notebooks, pens and other supplies: Move over Moleskine. Oh, how I longed for that pack of Prismacolor pencils! Yet every year my consolation prize was a plastic pack of Laurentiens and, if I was lucky, a fruit-scented eraser. But the gold-tipped deep red Prismacolor … Continue reading The Pleasures of Back to School Shopping
Melinda says: I’ve been journaling since 1992. I began during the summer between my 7th or 8th grade year. I remember that I had a diary even before that, but it was the kind little girls have, with a lock and keepsake box. Someone read it and that was the end of that diary. I … Continue reading Notebook Addict of the Week