tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016838213935854267.post3601024229480587545..comments2021-01-22T11:01:07.893-05:00Comments on Decluttering for Writers and Other Packrats: Pens and Other Multiplying Entities: Part 1, CaptureUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016838213935854267.post-75238201311377196222015-06-18T09:16:28.276-04:002015-06-18T09:16:28.276-04:00Exactly! Testing them is in part 2. But first you ...Exactly! Testing them is in part 2. But first you need to corral them. The method I describe has you doing it over days or weeks, but you could make it a family "treasure hunt" with the person who rounds up the most critters getting a prize! Then you can follow the rehab instructions in part 2 over pizza or something. (PS Yeah, I found a dozen blue pencils. I gave all but one away. Couldn't part with it for some reason...)Morven Westfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08405941916318705198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016838213935854267.post-81525861634939199802015-06-17T12:09:20.674-04:002015-06-17T12:09:20.674-04:00I think my pen/pencil/felt tip/sharpie collection ...I think my pen/pencil/felt tip/sharpie collection would be radically reduced if I just took the time to methodically go through and test them all. I would not be surprised if there were writing implements in my desk drawer as old as I am. WHY DO I HAVE BLUE PENCILS I INHERITED FROM MY EDITOR MOTHER WHO HAS BEEN DEAD FOR 46 YEARS?!?!? Because they still work.....even though I never. use. blue. pencils.Justine Graykinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00077921895869750887noreply@blogger.com