One of the best gifts I received at my wedding was a Lamy pen. My husband’s friend, Shirin, came up to the stage and told us it was for me (not him). Along with it, she handed me a letter she had written, sharing how happy she was that all three of us now shared a mutual love of stationery. I still have that letter safely tucked away, and every time I revisit it, I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Another friend of mine, Ankush, whom I met at a camp, once sent me a lo

Although my handwriting was never great, over time I have started to love cursive. It’s not just about the beauty of letters; it’s where I find quiet comfort . Other than the fact that there is something deeply satisfying about writing tasks down in a to-do list and then ticking them off, here are a few powerful reasons why cursive handwriting truly matters. 1. More brain is involved than we assume When you write in cursive, your hand is planning movement, tracking spac

Growing up, I hated writing. Absolutely dreaded it. While most people thought English or Social Science were the scoring subjects, I...