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A Creative Journal

Archive for July 2006

July 19th, 2006

The Journal of Fletcher Christian

I’ve finally finished reading this book; The Journal of Fletcher Christian. It feels like ages since I began reading this adventure of mutiny on the high seas. That’s probably the longest I’ve taken me to read a book, ever.
Now, don’t get the idea the book is boring, because it’s well-written and the pace is […]

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July 18th, 2006

Meditations after 25 Years

Tonight I’m feeling miserable. There’s no doubt it’s the dreadful cold the rest of the family has. All that means is tonight I can hardly think straight. So, I’ve found something for you to read.
Kimble James Greenwood has a lengthy essay meditating on 25 years of journal writing. I have yet to read the entire […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 4 comments

July 17th, 2006

The Simple Life

Another aspect of keeping a journal I really enjoy is the simplicity of it all. There’s nothing simpler than picking up a pen, opening a notebook and beginning to write. The audience is you alone. There’s no one to impress or convince. You can express or unleash your feelings.
You can do this activity anywhere, […]

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July 15th, 2006

Video Journals

There’s no saying you really must use a pen and paper, or computer, to physically write your journal. You may prefer to use a video camera to record your daily entries.
This style has recently been used in many of the reality TV programmes. You simply set up the camera, sit in front and begin […]

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July 14th, 2006

Freaky Friday #16

It’s Freaky Friday once again. For more information be sure to read the First Freaky Friday entry so you’ll know exactly what to do with this journal writing prompt.
Today I want you to think about a time you’ve received less than great service for something. You made a purchase for goods or services and […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

July 13th, 2006

CafePress Journals

While searching stuff online I came across some interesting blank journals at CafePress. Karene Jade Howie has some great journals if you’re into philosophy. Here’s the description:
“We have a total of about 500 unique (custom made) creative writing Journals/Diaries with an eclectic mix of philosophy quotes and images (paintings, portraits, photos). We (Karene and Geoff) […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 0 comments

July 12th, 2006

Calling All Notebook & Journal Collectors

I’ve already shared my journal collection so you know I’m also afflicted with the notebook collection bug. Here’s a challenge to all those who buy gorgeous journals and never write a word in them.
Okay, I know you don’t feel you could possibly write anything worthy of the beauty of those books. I’m guessing you’re […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 3 comments

July 11th, 2006

Letter Writing & Journals

According to this news story the US postal service says the number of letters addressed as personal mail is on the decrease. I don’t write as many letters as I used to, either. It’s an age of convenience. Something about a letter smacks of having time on your hands, but that’s what makes it so […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 1 comment

July 10th, 2006

Birthday Journal

Just so you know, it was my birthday today. I got a chance to do some of the things I like best. One of those was to have a lovely long black coffee in my favourite café, Gelare, while I filled in the last page of my current journal. As a treat I ordered a […]

By Heather Goldsmith -- 7 comments

July 8th, 2006

Where is Your Treasure?

My daughter and I went to see the film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest today. After all the exhausting action, which I enjoyed, I started thinking about the things we call treasure. The idea of retrieving a chest filled with treasure has universal appeal.
I don’t want to give away the story for those […]

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