This Is Not About A Sandcastle // A.C.
The first thing I say to Emil when we get to the beach for his birthday is: “Are you gonna dig a hole?” Although his expression doesn’t change behind his... Read More
Love for Analogue Stories
NOTEBOOK PEOPLE: An Interview with Caroline Donahue // Trina O’Gorman
It is a challenge to find the perfect words to introduce Caroline Donahue to you because she is amazing in so many different ways, but I am going to try.... Read More
Colored Leather Metamorphosis
One of the most endearing and fun aspects of owning leather artifacts is being able to witness the patina and transformation as they are used over time. While it’s easy... Read More
NOTEBOOK PEOPLE: An Interview with Gregory Hazel // Trina O’Gorman
If you’ve been following me on IG for at least a year, or if you read my essay about our trip to Germany last June and July 2022, then you’ve... Read More
JIYU Monthly: Checkpoint and Stickup // A.C.
It’s halfway through the year, so I think it’s time for a good old-fashioned planner setup and pages post. Here’s my current setup: a JIYU Weekly in the front, covered... Read More
Urban Birding with TN // A.C.
It’s a hot spring day in Los Angeles and I’ve just parked my car on a scrubby, wooded hillside. My TN, a pen and a pair of binoculars come out... Read More
NOTEBOOK PEOPLE: An Interview with Susannah Conway // Trina O’Gorman
When I was a little girl, whenever I would see someone’s notebook, I would long to know what was inside of it. I believed that whatever was inside would provide... Read More
NOTEBOOK PEOPLE: An Interview with Judi Delgado // Trina O’Gorman
I feel so connected to LA-based artist, Judi Delgado, that I have a false memory of the two of us hugging. The whole thing plays out in my mind like... Read More
Fly Analog!: How I Plan for Big Trips // A.C.
As I ready myself for my first flight out of the country in four years, it’s a relief to turn to notebooks and find them quietly ready to save my... Read More