Dennis D. McDonald
@ddmcd
Va based consultant on research, writing, & proposals. Writing: hands-on AI, tech, books, media, movies. Interests: voting, data, history, nature, letter writing, anime, grandkids, science fiction, cursive, fountain pens. Web: www.ddmcd.com.
Example of Hero 813 Blue-Black purchased from Shein. Note the shading, something I was not expecting. #fountainpens #cursive
I recently found this fountain pen at the bottom of one of my desk drawers. I forget where I bought it. Does anyone know who makes this pen? It's a very solid metal thing. That really is a nice writer.
Another good reason to write letters to friends and families using a fountain pen: you can use Barbie commemorative stamps to mail them in the United States! #fountainpen
The only excuse for having so many pens inked is that I write a lot of letters and postcards encouraging people to vote. Whenever I try to cut this number in half the number just insists on climbing back up. ✒️🖋️
Getting ready for the sun to rise here in Alexandria Virginia. Meanwhile, I’m hearing an owl hooting in the distance.
It is with regret that I see my bottle of Leonardo Officina "Turquoise" is almost empty. Purchased along with the Lamy Safari fountain pen in Florence two summers ago. I must now search for a non-Amazon replacement source.
Watched this last night. Can't believe it flopped. It's wild, silly, melodramatic, and visually spectacular.
I'm halfway through Cixin Liu's DEATH'S END. Linked: my thoughts so far about it and the role of communication. #sciencefiction #scifi #communication www.ddmcd.com/books/deaths...
Listening to an old Billy Cobham album. Some music from this era sounds very dated. This still sounds pretty fresh.
After AI converts the scanned image of my handwritten text (written using a fountain pen) into a text file, I ask it to "please edit the text for spelling, grammar, and clarity." It has learned not to alter my tone or writing style. #fountainpens
Currently inked. I know I have to keep shortening the list but I love them all! #fountainpen
I am amused that the MAGAt funded ads in Virginia urging a No vote on April 21 redistricting legislation are urging mail in ballots!
Purchased at 5 Below yesterday, 7 pens with ink cartridges for $6. The only difference in ink is that the green on the left contains a converter containing Diamine Meadow ink. All write smoothly with no tuning.
Given my state of mind these days, it seems appropriate to listen to Messiaen's TURANGALILA SYMPHONY. Maybe pair this with Vaughan William's 9th Symphony.
Trout Lilies are blooming by the creek near our house in Alexandria Virginia.