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Get Things Done, Keep Your Project Moving

Photo credit: Anabubula.com Trent Hamm shares tips on how to get things done. He says that the principal factor in the GTD system is to keep a master list containing entries for every project in progress. One of the biggest difficulties in modern life is dealing with projects. We deal with so many projects in our life, ... read more »

Tweeting Writers

Once a Twitter critic, Chris Vognar joins the growing number of writers who use it as a venue for short writing. Twitter, the social media site founded in 2006, still has its share of haters. But more and more serious writers have embraced it as a viable forum for short writing. We’re not talking about links, ... read more »

Review: First Look at Daycraft’s Vogue Planners

Journaling Arts reviews Daycraft’s Vogue 2010 daily and weekly planners. Photo credit: Journaling Arts Daycraft’s Vogue 2010 Planners feature striking, modern designs that are uncommon in the day planner market.  These diaries pack efficient planning layouts, useful accessories and beautiful materials wrapped in a thoughtful, beautiful design both inside and out. The Vogue planners are available in ... read more »

What Makes Ecosystem Paper Notebooks Green Instead of Greenwash?

Ecosystem is not only about ecological footprint. It is also about American dollars staying in America. Photo credit: TreeHugger The notebooks are designed to compete with Moleskines, beloved of (rich) architects and writers everywhere. Those Italian notebooks are a pleasure to hold. The Ecosystem books feel almost (but not quite) as luxurious. But the Ecosystem books are ... read more »

A Review of the Markings Notebook

Darren Alff, an Internet entrepreneur and long distance bicycle traveler, reviews the Markings Notebook and gives it a high rating. Every good traveler needs a journal or notebook of some kind. Over the years I have experimented with dozens of different journals in all sorts of different shapes, sizes and colors. Today, however, I want to ... read more »
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Watercolor Lesson: Stonehenge

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