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Written on 5 January 2005 | Posted in me | 10 Comments
Why replace a dead PDA with another PDA when you can replace it with a Moleskine? My Palm Zire mysteriously cashed in its chips on December 22nd, right in the middle of a mad rush to download everything on my work desktop to my handheld before taking off for the holidays. I should be more upset that the insignificant little slip of plastic, chips, and data only lasted a year and a half, but I’m not. Truth be told, I’m a paper and pen devotee to the end. I am that person who can’t walk by a stationers or fine paper place without stopping in to fawn over a fancy nib, sample a pen that cost about as much as my education, finger a delicate leaf of paper, or hold up fine stationery to marvel at a watermark. So when my PDA gave over, I squealed a little squeal of joy, and sighed a little sigh of relief at the prospect of holding that relic of antiquated technology in my hands again.
The pocket 2005 Moleskine is lovely. Everytime I pull it out to jot down a note, add to a to-do list, pencil in a new meeting time, or just doodle, it’s sheer rhapsody (I’m not alone in this, you know). BUT, is all that sacred history/legend stuff pompous and elitist, or artful and quaint? I just can’t decide.
I think the whole history thing is totally artful and quaint and not at all pompous! Thank you, you’ve converted me to a Moleskine fan as well.
5 January 2005 @ 13:20
I’ll also vote for artful and quaint. My PDA is on its final leg. After reading your entry, I decided to order a Moleskine and give it a try.
5 January 2005 @ 13:58
My husband has used Moleskins from before the day we first met (13 years ago!). He gave me my first one three years ago when after I dropped my Visor and it fell apart. At the time I was devastated but the Moleskine helped me get back on my feet. I’ve been toying with the idea of getting another PDA recenlty but whatever I do I won’t give up my Moleskine!!
I agree with aer and david! Artful and Quaint all the way!!
5 January 2005 @ 14:59
How funny! I’ve recently given up my Zire for a paper calendar, too! my calendar of choice is the un-calendar. But I also love molskines. I like the little notebook ones and have one for jotting things down in. Everyone at work is mad at me because I converted them to PDAs but then I started using the paper calendar because I find that I’m more organized using one. You open it up and everything is right there in front of you.
5 January 2005 @ 19:59
I had not heard of these notebooks before reading the links you provide and I’m glad to say that I agree with everyone else so far: Artful and Quaint FOR SURE! I think I’d like to pick one up for myself.
Now to find one in the wilds of the Canadian Prairies!
7 January 2005 @ 12:57
I just ordered one today!
13 January 2005 @ 15:59
ooh, just came across this:
the wandering moleskin project at http://octolan.com/journey/
14 January 2005 @ 03:07
Try some nice Mirado pencils, if you dig that sweet cedar smell. The Black Warrior pencil even matches if you sharpen it down a little:)
19 January 2005 @ 11:18
Andrea,
If you live in WInnipeg, I believe the museum gift shop sells them. Otherwise, in Canada, Loomis and Toles and Laywine’s are two stores in the Toronto area that have them. I’m sure you can order them by phone and/or email. You can always try other art supply stores in your area and upscale stationers. If you stilll have problems, leave a message and I’ll be glad to help.
21 January 2005 @ 04:40
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