Letters of Self-Compassion // Trina O’Gorman
The date was July 14, 1863, and President Abraham Lincoln wrote what he called a “hot letter” to George Meade. Lincoln was angry at Meade for not pursuing and destroying... Read More
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On Mastering Unproductivity This Year // Trina O’Gorman
Dear Friends, Once upon a time, a long time ago, I found myself in couples’ therapy with my ex-husband, who is now deceased. (I always feel that I must add... Read More
‘Tis the Season for Good Tidings and Better Arguments // Trina O’Gorman
In my family, we have not done the big family gatherings during the holidays since I was a teenager. Once my grandfather died, all of that seemed to stop. But... Read More
Process vs. Products // Trina O'Gorman
The Kokuyo Perpanep in the Tsuru Tsuru texture, which is ultra-smooth and just delicious to write on with my Pilot Custom 823, was a new discovery just this past September.... Read More
The Art of Letting Grow // Trina O'Gorman
"Even more than the time when she gave birth, a mother feels her greatest joy when she hears others refer to her son as a wise learned one." -- Thiruvalluvar ... Read More
The Importance of Receiving Gifts with Grace // Trina O’Gorman
Several weeks ago, my favorite fountain pen, the hearty Pilot Custom 823, rolled onto the floor. I was grateful the cap was secure and the nib had been protected in... Read More
On Keeping My Notebook (2021) // Trina O’Gorman
“…I think we are well-advised to keep on nodding terms with the people we used to be, whether we find them attractive company or not. Otherwise, they turn up unannounced... Read More
Things Hold Memory // Trina Chance O’Gorman
I opened up my yellow The Superior Labor (TSL) A5 Zip Organizer to get my credit card to pay the deposit for my new eyeglasses. When I walked into Dawn... Read More
The Relationship Between Resilience + Writing // Trina Chance O’Gorman
I remember sitting in therapy after my ex-husband suddenly died, after years and years of being in a stressful and highly dysfunctional marriage, which was followed by a very difficult... Read More