Writers Tool: StandStand the Portable Standing Desk

Hat tip to Swiss Miss: I am so psyched to learn about this Kickstarter project, the StandStand portable standing desk, because it looks like exactly what I need-- but at a fraction of the cost offered elsewhere. Plus, it's portable. I ordered the bamboo model, and fingers crossed, I'll be able to start using it in December.

The thing is, as a writer, I spent way too much time sitting down. Specifically, I'd like the option of being able to do email while standing (and maybe even hopping around some). Yes, I could balance the laptop on a cardboard box or a stack of books, but that's bulky, awkward, and definitely not easily portable.


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+  My Uncool "Cool Tool": Grandma's Recipe Box for Internet Password Management
+ Why I am a Mega Fan of the Filofax
+ Guest-blogger Regina Leeds on 5 + 1 resources to Make  Writer Happy in an Organized Space
+ On Decluttering Your Writing
+ FOR CREATIVE WRITERS page over at www.cmmayo.com

Cyberflanerie: Prozac Not Needed Edition

Digby & Iona's
Eyes & Stars Signet Ring

The weirdest little ring advertisement video ever. (Hat tip to Swiss Miss). Think: Clint Eastwood meets Aleister Crowley.

Free live streaming baroque music.

The Ultimate Pug Video Compilation.

The Contrary Farmer says there are More Trees Than 100 Years Ago.

Visit Mundo Chocolate, the Mexico City Museum of Chocolate.

Désert de Retz folly garden.

Mary Oliver's Dog Songs.

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Newsletter January 2012

Last year, after I found out about mailchimp on the bodaciously good swissmiss design (and general creativity) blog, I signed up and started sending a newsletter about my books, podcasts, upcoming writing workshops, etc., every once in a while (I'm aiming for 4 - 6 times a year) for those who would like to receive it. (Read about my newsletter philosophy here; sign up to receive the next one-- which will probably go out in March or April-- here.)



Dear Subscribers,

Warmest wishes for the new year and welcome to all, and an especially warm welcome to those of you who are new to this list. There's something in this newsletter for writers, anyone interested in Mexico, Iceland, undercover CIA agents (yeah!) and West Texas.

The past couple of months have been all about podcasting and a bit about making videos. As a writer enchanted by the myriad possibilities of enhancing text in the digital age, this is so exciting! Thanks to Ruben Pacheco . . READ MORE

Llama Font: Because It's True, Lamas Make Everything Better

Via Swiss Miss, behold: Llama Font. Here is Dancing Chiva (my publishing co, which specializes in e-books and limited editions on Bajacaliforniana, Maximiliana, and works for writers) in llama font:



Why llama font? Click here to see how it makes everything better.

P.S. Sign up for Dancing Chiva's bodacious newsletter here.

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