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Picture of journal & pen.  Words in journal entry written in text of post.

Picture of journal & pen. Words in journal entry written in text of post.

Today’s Journal Reflection
#FountainPens #ThoughtForToday #Journaling #CommonThoughts
Words convey reaction.

Response to what’s now in your path.

Only reasonable chance of message being heard.

Take note and be intentional.

Be the living example of the conduct you hope to be offered in return.

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Journal entry page one.
Democrats today 

Entrenched veteran leaders cast judgment on new rising voices.

Speaking boldly, unafraid to confront opposition.

With intentions to disrupt comfort of the status quo. 

Existing establishment question the wisdom of defiance.

Old guard urging appeasement, unity, and soft-spoken diplomacy.

Journal entry page one. Democrats today Entrenched veteran leaders cast judgment on new rising voices. Speaking boldly, unafraid to confront opposition. With intentions to disrupt comfort of the status quo. Existing establishment question the wisdom of defiance. Old guard urging appeasement, unity, and soft-spoken diplomacy.

Emerging leaders refusing quiet conformity. 

Shining light on manipulation long cloaked in civility.

Exposing how fear and prejudice have been wielded to control and divide.

Their call to rebellion.

Call for truth.

Call for courage in the face of complacent power.

Emerging leaders refusing quiet conformity. Shining light on manipulation long cloaked in civility. Exposing how fear and prejudice have been wielded to control and divide. Their call to rebellion. Call for truth. Call for courage in the face of complacent power.

Democrats today -
November 5, 2025.

#Pilot #Platinum #Lamy #Faber_Castell #FPR #Benu #Esterbrook #FountainPens #ThoughtForToday #Writing #Journaling #CommonThoughts

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Journal entry. 

October 19, 2025

Sitting on balcony - iron bars obstructing full impact of the beauty of nature in valley below. 

Cool breeze whistling through the trees.  

Inner gaze honed in on treetops swaying as if they’re waving back at me.

See only the winds dancing amongst the trees.  

Lost sight of Balcony bars in the serenity of a peaceful quiet of an early morning view.

Journal entry. October 19, 2025 Sitting on balcony - iron bars obstructing full impact of the beauty of nature in valley below. Cool breeze whistling through the trees. Inner gaze honed in on treetops swaying as if they’re waving back at me. See only the winds dancing amongst the trees. Lost sight of Balcony bars in the serenity of a peaceful quiet of an early morning view.

Photo of valley below through iron bars on balcony porch.

Photo of valley below through iron bars on balcony porch.

October 19, 2025

#Pilot #Platinum #Lamy #Faber_Castell #FPR #Benu #Esterbrook #FountainPens #ThoughtForToday #Writing #Journaling #CommonThoughts

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Picture of journal page with Fountain Pen. 

August 15, 2025

Today’s viewpoint shaped from a history etched in both joy and strife.  With an optimistic lens, I look forward.  Setting all aside, seeing today - seeing tomorrow with heart’s gratitude for the many warm glows lighting my path.  My faith lies in the kindness of humanity.  The path is shorter, more fulfilling, and all the while enriching a soul-filled journey.

Picture of journal page with Fountain Pen. August 15, 2025 Today’s viewpoint shaped from a history etched in both joy and strife. With an optimistic lens, I look forward. Setting all aside, seeing today - seeing tomorrow with heart’s gratitude for the many warm glows lighting my path. My faith lies in the kindness of humanity. The path is shorter, more fulfilling, and all the while enriching a soul-filled journey.

#Pilot #Platinum #Lamy #FountainPen #ThoughtForToday #Writing #Journaling #CommonThoughts

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Roll-up Leather Wrap Pen Case, Fountain Pen Holder, Pen Storage with 7 fountain pens.

Roll-up Leather Wrap Pen Case, Fountain Pen Holder, Pen Storage with 7 fountain pens.

#Pilot #Platinum #Lamy #FountainPen #ThoughtForToday #Writing #Journaling #CommonThoughts

Building my collection of Fountain Pens. Nothing quite in even mid range. Pretty much all beginner pens (Pilot, Platinum, & Lamy. Found a good site for buying new & used pens. writelovepens.com

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Journal entry
July 16, 2025
Picture today not least bit expected where I was just a couple of years ago.  Devoted a ton of time last year to thoughtful solitude, introspection, and mindful awareness.  Brought to light how much had slipped past my gratitude.  A simple and sometimes multifaceted, richly woven part of what defines me unveiled itself.  Also gave me clarity in choosing who truly deserves a place in my world.  Having true gratitude for the steady presences I hadn’t fully appreciated.  Such a treasure of once silent, overlooked abundance.

I’m a rich man!

Journal entry July 16, 2025 Picture today not least bit expected where I was just a couple of years ago. Devoted a ton of time last year to thoughtful solitude, introspection, and mindful awareness. Brought to light how much had slipped past my gratitude. A simple and sometimes multifaceted, richly woven part of what defines me unveiled itself. Also gave me clarity in choosing who truly deserves a place in my world. Having true gratitude for the steady presences I hadn’t fully appreciated. Such a treasure of once silent, overlooked abundance. I’m a rich man!

July 16, 2025
Picture today not least bit expected where I was just a couple of years ago.  Devoted a ton of time last year to thoughtful solitude, introspection, and mindful awareness.  Brought to light how much had slipped past my gratitude.  A simple and sometimes multifaceted, richly woven part of what defines me unveiled itself.  Also gave me clarity in choosing who truly deserves a place in my world.  Having true gratitude for the steady presences I hadn’t fully appreciated.  Such a treasure of once silent, overlooked abundance.

I’m a rich man!

July 16, 2025 Picture today not least bit expected where I was just a couple of years ago. Devoted a ton of time last year to thoughtful solitude, introspection, and mindful awareness. Brought to light how much had slipped past my gratitude. A simple and sometimes multifaceted, richly woven part of what defines me unveiled itself. Also gave me clarity in choosing who truly deserves a place in my world. Having true gratitude for the steady presences I hadn’t fully appreciated. Such a treasure of once silent, overlooked abundance. I’m a rich man!

#Pilot #Platinum #Lamy #FountainPen #ThoughtForToday #Writing #Journaling #CommonThoughts

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Two forms of energy, egg and sperm.

Sperm attaches and the transformation begins.

Single cell zygote clings for sustenance using genetic information - evolving in form.

Embryo building new essence - unfolding into being. 

First breath, first cry.  The energy now having consciousness.

A lifetime building this beacon shining clarity, offering hope, direction, and purpose.

All graced by their energy through a lifetime of enlightenment, celebrate the next transformation.

This energy lives on forever.

Two forms of energy, egg and sperm. Sperm attaches and the transformation begins. Single cell zygote clings for sustenance using genetic information - evolving in form. Embryo building new essence - unfolding into being. First breath, first cry. The energy now having consciousness. A lifetime building this beacon shining clarity, offering hope, direction, and purpose. All graced by their energy through a lifetime of enlightenment, celebrate the next transformation. This energy lives on forever.

Journal with the five fountain pens used in journal entry.

Journal with the five fountain pens used in journal entry.

#Pilot #Platinum #Lamy #FountainPen #ThoughtForToday #Writing #Journaling #CommonThoughts

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Journal Entry

July 4, 2025

A number of decades of consistent perseverance.

Striving to live by examples set before me. 

Goals of building the future of my family.

Passing on legacy of shining a brighter path.

Contentment at where they’ve come. 

Hopeful for better times come soon.  

Hopeful our lights outshine the darkness.

Journal Entry July 4, 2025 A number of decades of consistent perseverance. Striving to live by examples set before me. Goals of building the future of my family. Passing on legacy of shining a brighter path. Contentment at where they’ve come. Hopeful for better times come soon. Hopeful our lights outshine the darkness.

#Pilot #Platinum #Lamy #FountainPen #ThoughtForToday #Writing #Journaling #CommonThoughts

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July 1, 2025 Journal entry.

A man with a cheerful presence.

Wrapped in the glow of contentment.

Humble and modest - simple and sincere.

Absent of any pretense.

Pure-hearted and plain spoken.

Rich in spirit, not in show.

Making a simple plea for today to let that little light grow into many moments of joy.

I aspire to live in the spirit of his grateful existence.

July 1, 2025 Journal entry. A man with a cheerful presence. Wrapped in the glow of contentment. Humble and modest - simple and sincere. Absent of any pretense. Pure-hearted and plain spoken. Rich in spirit, not in show. Making a simple plea for today to let that little light grow into many moments of joy. I aspire to live in the spirit of his grateful existence.

#Pilot #Platinum #Lamy #FountainPen #ThoughtForToday #Writing #Journaling #CommonThoughts

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Journal entry.

Creating societal chaos. 

Manipulators preying on fears and insecurities. 

Tapping into what was the hidden dark side - normalizing implicit biases.

Making derision and division acceptable practices.

Tapping into inherently unshakable core beliefs. 

Mal-intentioned targeting with disingenuous motives. 

Ill gotten political gains most often funded by unscrupulous financial backers.

Primarily due to U.S. Supreme Court case— Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.

Dramatically changed rules around campaign finance and political spending in the United States.

Handful of billionaires buying the elections spreading misinformation, and exploiting voters anxiety triggers.

Creating cognitive distortions and pushing buttons tapping into emotional insecurities.

Shameful where we stand today.

Hopeful the general public soon begins boycotting election purchases.

Journal entry. Creating societal chaos. Manipulators preying on fears and insecurities. Tapping into what was the hidden dark side - normalizing implicit biases. Making derision and division acceptable practices. Tapping into inherently unshakable core beliefs. Mal-intentioned targeting with disingenuous motives. Ill gotten political gains most often funded by unscrupulous financial backers. Primarily due to U.S. Supreme Court case— Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. Dramatically changed rules around campaign finance and political spending in the United States. Handful of billionaires buying the elections spreading misinformation, and exploiting voters anxiety triggers. Creating cognitive distortions and pushing buttons tapping into emotional insecurities. Shameful where we stand today. Hopeful the general public soon begins boycotting election purchases.

#Pilot #Platinum #Lamy #FountainPen #ThoughtForToday #Writing #Journaling #CommonThoughts

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Cloud images

The fore of the front.
Sun lighting up the approaching formations.
Building anticipation of what’s coming. 
Distant booms with darkening skies. 
Winds whistling through announcing the arrival.
Fast transition to clouds opening up with heavy downpour.
Ease down to slight drizzle. 
Sun peeking through what remains.
Texas 15 minute Rains.

Cloud images The fore of the front. Sun lighting up the approaching formations. Building anticipation of what’s coming. Distant booms with darkening skies. Winds whistling through announcing the arrival. Fast transition to clouds opening up with heavy downpour. Ease down to slight drizzle. Sun peeking through what remains. Texas 15 minute Rains.

#Pilot #Platinum #Lamy #FountainPen #ThoughtForToday #Writing #Journaling #CommonThoughts

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Journal entry with my Four Fountain Pens with matching ink colors.

Variations on indulgences.

Different styles having color coordination.

Simple devices penning internal musings.

Bringing warmth of contentment.

Simplicities of diversion.

Journal entry with my Four Fountain Pens with matching ink colors. Variations on indulgences. Different styles having color coordination. Simple devices penning internal musings. Bringing warmth of contentment. Simplicities of diversion.

#Pilot #Platinum #FountainPen #ThoughtForToday #Writing #Journaling #CommonThoughts

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Time or energy devoted to malintentioned motives is fruitless.  Up hold your cardinal virtues.  Karma reconveys both your and their energy.

Time or energy devoted to malintentioned motives is fruitless. Up hold your cardinal virtues. Karma reconveys both your and their energy.

Just be you. #Karma will deal with what’s not you.

#PilotMetropolitan #FountainPen #ThoughtForToday #Writing #Journaling #CommonThoughts

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Posted 366 memes last year representing my daily thoughts and gratitude. It was rewarding, but laborious. Learned so much about myself, how I interact with all I love and anyone around me, and many life lessons I continue to strive to abide by. I’ve since taken a sabbatical from social media. Will say it’s liberating. Facebook and Instagram were such time sucks for me last year. Time for a change.

Posted 366 memes last year representing my daily thoughts and gratitude. It was rewarding, but laborious. Learned so much about myself, how I interact with all I love and anyone around me, and many life lessons I continue to strive to abide by. I’ve since taken a sabbatical from social media. Will say it’s liberating. Facebook and Instagram were such time sucks for me last year. Time for a change.

Initially thought to seek refuge from intentional exploitation of our fears and insecurities from the clickbait, algorithm driven Meta Worlds of Facebook and Instagram. Don’t miss the targeted content and ads continually bombarding my feeds. Always felt a lurking intrusion. 

Bought myself a Birthday Gift - a fountain pen. Last one I had was a few decades ago. Developing a skill I haven’t used for years. So enjoying back to basics. Working on my penmanship. Words flowing through tip of my pen is so much more gratifying than FB or Instagram ever were. 

Ernie

Initially thought to seek refuge from intentional exploitation of our fears and insecurities from the clickbait, algorithm driven Meta Worlds of Facebook and Instagram. Don’t miss the targeted content and ads continually bombarding my feeds. Always felt a lurking intrusion. Bought myself a Birthday Gift - a fountain pen. Last one I had was a few decades ago. Developing a skill I haven’t used for years. So enjoying back to basics. Working on my penmanship. Words flowing through tip of my pen is so much more gratifying than FB or Instagram ever were. Ernie

Reflection Journaling - April 26, 2025.

#PilotMetropolitan #FountainPen #ThoughtForToday #Writing #Journaling #CommonThoughts

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Handwritten note reads as follows. Pen arrived! Now on to developing a more fluid and free flowing scribble style.  Also shown is a Pilot Cosmopolitan Fountain Pen.

Handwritten note reads as follows. Pen arrived! Now on to developing a more fluid and free flowing scribble style. Also shown is a Pilot Cosmopolitan Fountain Pen.

Pilot Metropolitan Fountain Pen. First fountain pen in over 50 years. Looking forward to developing my scribble and my writing skills.

#Writing #FountainPen #Journaling #CommonThoughts

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