I need to be more diligent in writing on this blog. So…on Tuesdays for a while you are going to get a look into some of my favorite tools: whether they be writing or cooking.
Pencils. I love the smell of pencils, feel of pencils, the erasers, the famous line in You’ve Got Mail about fall in new york – it makes you want to go be pencils, the colors, the designs, or just the plain yellow #2.
I used to hate using pencils: they reminded me of standardized tests. I DESPISE those things. I am not very good at them – I’m surprised I got into college, though I would never have been allowed in to UF. Oh, well, Flagler had to do.
But, now, they take me back to a simpler time. I love sharpening them – oh the joy of pencil sharpeners – one of the most modern-less pieces of office equipment, now almost extinct. We have one in the copy room next to my office. I may need to invest in one for me office, especially if I move offices.
I love the smell of freshly sharpened pencils.
I love the mistake factor already built in. Did you know Sharpie came out with a permanent mechanical pencil? Well, mechanical pencils are fine – but that takes away the simplicity, smell, and beauty of a slim line and fine point that a freshly sharpened pencil can leave on a paper.
What do you like to write with?
Come back next Tuesday to learn about my love of fountain pens!
Lauren Hoffert
NOT pencils. I prefer pens (fun colored ones obvi) or Sharpies! Not pencils.
Kim
Differences – this is what makes the world go round. If everyone loved pencils, we would have no trees!
Leah Finn
The gift shop in the East Bldg of the NC Museum of Art had some fun, decorative pencils…that were still the pencils you have to sharpen. I thought they were awesome, but didn’t want to spend $4-5 on them:-)
Kim
Gracious I agree – for real – 5$ a pencil? HA!
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