New from L.A. with a question, natch

[thewolfgang]

I haven't tried any other journals yet, but I am sure I will. The experience of putting ink on paper is so seductive I can't resist.

 

And since I will soon start a short story, I will have an opportunity to experiment. Any suggestions for the best short story paper? I prefer writing on only one side of the paper, so I can make notes on the facing pages.

 

BTW, I received my VP yesterday and it is truly wonderful (the med nib) although I'm not crazy about where the clip is (the noise of the click won't be a problem during performances). Does anyone have experience with the oblique nibs that require you to turn the pen so that the clip doesn't get in your way?

[playpen]

Hi and welcome. Sorry to hear about that youth thing and your job but rest assured you are not alone. When my children attended Cardozo High School right here in N.Y.C. I attended open school night. Since I am a licensed H.S. English teacher, J.H.S. English teacher and Common Branch teacher, I stopped in to speak to the then chairman (older man) of the English Department. My resume is impressive but he told me in no uncertain terms that he did not want a seasoned teacher. What he was looking for was a 22 year old. The man actually came right out and said that to my face. A colleague of mine (also an experienced teacher) was told the same thing by the older male chairman of the Forest Hills High School English Department. So you see, this "nonexistent" age discrimination is all over the place and it stinks...nuff said.

Anyway, welcome to our world where you will find a wonderful and friendly group!

[Mannenhitsu]

Hello Wolfgang, and welcome to the FPN!

[thewolfgang]

It's true enough what Playpen has said. Even though I should have known better, since I did edit a newspaper for four years that dealt with precisely these topics!

 

However, I've also found that there is some good with the bad, especially the stories about doing what you love.

 

Fortunately, I have the support of a fabulous wife whose fabulousness grows from day to day. Amazing--and to think that she picked me out!

 

Of course, the FPN network has also been of inestimable help in maintaining some stability (except when said, otherwise fabulous wife, notices a new acquisition). The network is everything that the internet was created for: knowledge, passion and compassion.

 

Now, if I could only find the perfect ink color: something, presumably (but not necessarily) in the red family, to complement Aurora Black and Lamy Blue.

 

And, of course, the perfect pen. But that I'll leave for another time.

[rosey]

thewolfgang Posted on Jun 19 2006, 09:53 AM

And, of course, the perfect pen. But that I'll leave for another time.

 

Ah, the perfect pen... that would have to be the Parker 51.

[thewolfgang]

That's what I've been thiking, but I've got this "61" with such a luscious med. nib that I wonder … and then there are a few Sheaffers that ask for equal time.