Bill sat in the dirt and stared at the ring in his hand. He purchased the ring over a year ago, but there it was in his hand instead of on the finger it was intended for. He looked out at the lake where they spent several weekends together during the summer. He onceContinue reading “The Engagement Ring – 300 words”
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If you like brains…
I came across this page from an Emeritus Professor at California State University, Chico. Neuroanatomy basics I found it interesting, and easy to understand. The Parietal Lobe seems to be most applicable for explaining how and why Italic Bookmarks work the way they do. It is part of a more extensive view of theContinue reading “If you like brains…”
El Candido (short non-fiction)
This is a short story that i wrote recently about an awesome trip that we took down to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico about seven years ago. We drove for about 30 hours down the peninsula with my wife’s sister and brother-in-law, and had several adventures along the way. This story is about a particular “challenge”Continue reading “El Candido (short non-fiction)”
Your Brain on Harry Potter
Scientific American – How our brains process books I found this article very interesting! Researchers mapped the brain function of several study participants while reading an exciting chapter from Harry Potter. The article discusses a particular observation that was made during this study: they observed that the areas of the brain that are active while readingContinue reading “Your Brain on Harry Potter”
Candy Canes are Crimson – short horror
This is a short story that i just submitted for a writing competition. The requirement was a horror story under 1,000 words with the theme – “Red Xmas”. I hope you enjoy it. Candy Canes are Crimson Each Christmas I find it more difficult to decide what I want. Many people get completely wrapped upContinue reading “Candy Canes are Crimson – short horror”
new patterns available soon!
Here is a preview of the latest patterns that will be available within the next week or so… just in time for Christmas. These bookmarks make excellent gift ideas for readers! Order on ETSY – Italic Bookmarks . The new patterns will be available next week.
Branded!
Italic Bookmarks just got their very own, custom labels! They are pretty simple and straightforward, but the finished product looks very nice. I like the contrast that the simple design of the label provides to the unique patterns and texture of each bookmark. I am proud of this finished product.
Trolley Square gift market- Nov 19th
This weekend was an exciting one for Italic Bookmarks. We were chosen to be a vendor at the Trolley Square holiday gift market here in Salt Lake City. It is a seasonal art and craft market that is held each weekend from now until the week before Christmas. We had a simple, but elegant displayContinue reading “Trolley Square gift market- Nov 19th”
“italic” brand labels are in…
Today I received the custom labels that I designed and ordered a couple of weeks ago. They are clean and simple in design, but really cool! They give each bookmark a more “finished” look. It will be a great way to get the brand out into the world as people try these bookmarks for themselves.Continue reading ““italic” brand labels are in…”
Burning Candle
I find a small candle on the entertainment center near where I sit. I strike my lighter then look closer at the candle as I light it. There are scratches from tiny fingernails in the surface of the wax all around the wick. My daughter loves these little candles. She can’t yet be trusted aroundContinue reading “Burning Candle”
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