Wireless Speakers (and other sound options)

As the holidays swiftly approach, I’ve noticed a plethora of ads (televised, paper and digital) for wireless speakers. This seems like the go-to gift this holiday season — something to plus-up an existing digital device like a phone, tablet, laptop, etc. There are lots of options from the colorful Jambox by Jawbone to the descriptive,…

Link Love: All Caught Up!

Pencils: Staedtler Noris HB Review (via Pencil Revolution) PaperMate Earth Write HB (via A Penchant For Paper) Chronicles of Bodleian : A pencil-only reading room! (via La Vie Graphite) Pen and Ink: A Return to Paradise: Thoughts on Fine Pens (via Ben and Brew) The Best Pen (via The Wire Cutter) Pilot Razor Point Review (The Pen Addict) Pilot…

Spincil

A 2B beechwood pencil that doubles as a top? Ortie Design has created this clever little bit of entertainment. While I’m not sure what the large bulb does for the weighting of the pencil, watching the graphite markings while it spins would be totally mesmerizing. Looks like the Spincils are currently available only in shops…

Batkid Successfully Saves Gotham

(This post is completely and entirely off-topic. Apologies to all and a promise to get back to business ASAP) As a loyal listener to the Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast, AKA PCHH, I often spend my Friday afternoon thinking about “what’s making me happy this week.” This week, and Friday in particular, I spent the…