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About Leather Patina, Or, Thoughts on My 30th Birthday // A.C.

About Leather Patina, Or, Thoughts on My 30th Birthday // A.C.

Of course the moment I start to think about switching to a new journal system, my Traveler’s Notebook decides to look especially handsome. The MD Diary I’m going to try... Read More
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This is Not About A Cactus // A.C.

This is Not About A Cactus // A.C.

This is not about a cactus, though with every few words I type, I glance at the one on my desk. I relate to you, cactus. I feel both guarded... Read More
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Seasons on Paper: 11 Months of Daily Drawings in the JIYU // A.C.

Seasons on Paper: 11 Months of Daily Drawings in the JIYU // A.C.

As a desert kid, I often wondered what it was like to experience autumn by a brisk wind under red leaves, or spring by a meadow bursting into bloom. Wistfulness... Read More
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My Delinquent Traveler’s Notebook // A.C.

My Delinquent Traveler’s Notebook // A.C.

Remember how I mentioned, last story, that you can easily lose track of time just pondering the battle scars of a Traveler’s Notebook? Whether it’s a brand-new TN fresh out... Read More
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Analog Lessons from My Left Hand // A.C.

Analog Lessons from My Left Hand // A.C.

Even though it’s spring, I want to go into hibernation. I’ve finally wrapped up work on my first book, which means I’m both buoyantly happy and bone-deep weary. This is... Read More
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Lettering By Hand, Designing From the Heart // A.C.

Lettering By Hand, Designing From the Heart // A.C.

When I close my eyes these days, I see letters. Random combinations of letters. The space between them. Seemingly nonsensical phrases like “HAMBURGEVONS” and “HAHHAAOHAOOAO”. No, I’m not going insane…not... Read More
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Back and Forth // A.C.

Back and Forth // A.C.

Maybe it’s the erratic gusts of wind that barreled through Los Angeles recently, blowing the neighborhood crows off their usual graceful course. Or maybe it’s the 2021 goals page at... Read More
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A Blank yet Inviting Page. Thoughts on the JIYU // A.C.

A Blank yet Inviting Page. Thoughts on the JIYU // A.C.

It was the sheer openness that initially attracted me to the JIYU, around a year ago. First off, I’m a sucker for neutral palettes with a dash of warmth, so... Read More
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Such is Life // A.C.

Such is Life // A.C.

Recently, I unearthed the password to my high school self. Do you know Livejournal? For the first time in twelve years, I remembered it. The platform was abandoned en masse... Read More
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