On Writing Out of Fear // A.C.
Let me preface this by saying that no one has ever given me any indication that I need to match these essays to commonly-accepted themes or holidays. But we live... Read More
Love for Analogue Stories
Finding Order in Chaos: How My Planner is Saving Me Right Now // Trina O'Gorman
According to the American Psychological Association, a significant number of Americans are reporting much higher than usual levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Factors contributing to this include economic concerns,... Read More
On Keeping a Notebook, Pt. III (2024) // Trina O'Gorman
To the Wonderful and Amazing BK Community, Last month, I wrapped up my second year of The Notebook People Project, a project in which I collected and shared the unique... Read More
The Revenge of the Archivist, aka Backdating My 5-Year Journal // A.C.
It finally happened—after three solid months of letting page after empty page breeze by in my Hobonichi 5-year, the archivist in me has returned with a vengeance (as predicted in... Read More
THE NOTEBOOK PEOPLE PROJECT: YEAR TWO // Trina O’Gorman
For many years, the “What’s In Your Bag” has been quite popular. People will photograph or share the contents of the bag they carry every day for the voyeuristic crowd.... Read More
Catching Up with Calendar Drawings, Part 2 // A.C.
It’s two-thirds of the way through the year, which means it’s time for another calendar drawings roundup. Here’s my spreads from where I left off in April through where I... Read More
NOTEBOOK PEOPLE: An Interview with Miller Oberman // Trina O’Gorman
I’ve been teaching college writing with the First-Year Writing Program at Montclair State University for over 20 years now. In the fall semester, I usually teach College Writing I, and... Read More
Designing a Positive Life // Eunice
In the past, every time I was asked to design a tape, it was a feeling that was both exciting and utterly terrifying. If I am being honest with myself,... Read More
NOTEBOOK PEOPLE: An Interview with Beate Mangrig // Trina O’Gorman
In November 2021, while exploring the Baum-kuchen website (one of my favorite things to do when I’m online), I came across a new notebook cover. It was a vibrant, cheerful,... Read More