# sponsor (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 13 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover sponsor. Page: Feed: --- ## [Parchment & Hide Dragon Leather Ring Binder Giveaway Winner](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/22/parchment-amp-hide-dragon-leather-ring-binder-giveaway-winner) _2026-08-22 · Brad Dowdy · The Pen Addict_ Parchment & Hide sent over this Dragon Leather Ring Binder for giveaway, and wow, what a stunning piece it is. It is designed to hold standard 6-hole A5 ring binder refills, and is a perfect creative companion. And has Helen states in the product description, “It’s both badass and functional.” I can’t think of a better description myself! I have one to give away this week, and the winner is:… ## [The Case for a Personal Apple Developer Tier](https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/08/the-case-for-a-personal-apple-developer-tier/) _2026-08-22 · David Sparks · MacSparky_ Something interesting is happening in the app world. With the arrival of more powerful AI, everyone is building their own. We do weekly meetups in the Robot Assistant Field Guide, called the Robot Builders Club . We cover all sorts of angles for the intentional use of this technology, and several people who have gone through the course have made their own apps. John Voorhees over at MacStories had… ## [Susan Kare Revisits the Original Mac Icons](https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/08/susan-kare-revisits-the-original-mac-icons/) _2026-08-21 · David Sparks · MacSparky_ Marcus Mendes at 9to5Mac points to Susan Kare’s talk at this year’s Startup School , where she goes back through the icons and graphics she made for the original Macintosh. Y Combinator has the video up on YouTube . Kare drew bitmaps on a grid, one pixel at a time, back when nobody had settled what any of this was supposed to look like. A surprising amount of it is still here. The Command key… ## [This Week in the Labs — August 21, 2026](https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/08/this-week-in-the-labs-august-21-2026/) _2026-08-21 · David Sparks · MacSparky_ Here’s what we covered in the MacSparky Labs this week including the week’s new videos and podcasts, a few of the conversations happening in the member community, and what’s coming next week. Most of those links lead straight into the Labs community on Circle, so they’ll only open if you’re a member. If you’re a Labs member who hasn’t set up your Circle access yet, send me a note and I’ll get you… ## [Platinum 3776 Century Travia - A Quick Look](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/21/platinum-3776-century-travia-a-quick-look) _2026-08-21 · Kimberly Lau · The Pen Addict_ ( Kimberly (she/her) took the express train down the fountain pen/stationery rabbit hole and doesn't want to be rescued. She can be found on Instagram @allthehobbies because there really are many, many hobbies!. ) When Bryce Gillet from Luxury Brands of America sent me a tester set of Platinum 3776 pens for review, he also sent the new 3776 Century Travia as well! I didn’t have a lot of time with… ## [The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 730 - Yummy Go Bananas](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/20/the-pen-addict-podcast-episode-730-yummy-go-bananas) _2026-08-20 · Brad Dowdy · The Pen Addict_ Are we clear now? Better than before I would say. I asked a couple of questions about the uniball Zento to uniball’s North American distributor, and did get answers. Not all of the answers, which is to be expected, but I feel better about answering Zento questions now. Myke and I also discuss his recent Roterfaden Taschenbegliter acquisition, and some fresh new Retro 51’s. Show Notes & Download… ## [Pan Ohio Hope Ride celebrates 2026 Silver Sponsors](https://panohiohoperide.wordpress.com/2026/08/20/celebrate2026silversponsors/) _2026-08-20 · panohiohoperide · American Cancer Society Pan Ohio Hope Ride_ Looking back on the 20th Annual Pan Ohio Hope Ride, we are filled with gratitude for everyone who helped make this incredible event possible. We are thankful to our Silver Sponsors – Infinity Construction, Penske, and The T-Cetra Foundation – for their generous support of Pan Ohio and their belief in our mission. Their contributions \[…\] ## [Fresh Ink: Kiwi Inks Fairy Dust](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/20/fresh-ink-kiwi-inks-fairy-dust) _2026-08-20 · Brad Dowdy · The Pen Addict_ One of the highlights of my Twitch streams is the opportunity for viewers to make me ink up any pen I own with any ink of their choosing, via a channel points redemption. It allows for unique combinations, and gets me out of any preconceived combinations that I have brewing in my brain. This most recent combination of Kiwi Inks Fairy Dust in my Bungubox Pink Love is one of my favorites in a while,… ## [TerminalWidget by Brett Terpstra](https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/08/terminalwidget-by-brett-terpstra/) _2026-08-19 · David Sparks · MacSparky_ Brett Terpstra recently shipped TerminalWidget , a useful, nerdy little utility right in line with that we’ve all come to love from Brett. TerminalWidget takes the output from a shell script, a Shortcut, an AppleScript, or a plain URL, and turns it into a widget sitting on your Desktop or Home Screen. Sales numbers, backup status, network speed, a GitHub contribution graph. Whatever you can… ## [Meet Your Maker: Darrell Davis, D Squared Arts](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/19/meet-your-maker-darrell-davis-d-squared-arts) _2026-08-19 · Brad Dowdy · The Pen Addict_ ( Caroline Foty's first fountain pen was a 1970s Sheaffer No Nonsense that still writes perfectly. Since she discovered pens by independent makers, she wants "one of each, please" and wants to meet all the makers. Maybe you do, too. She lives in Baltimore with pens, cats, and all kinds of fiber arts supplies. ) College friends can influence our lives even long after graduation. Darrell Davis was… ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BTcBFxG3n3mx) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## [Pan Ohio Hope Ride celebrates inaugural Presenting Sponsor: OSUCCC – The James](https://panohiohoperide.wordpress.com/2026/08/19/celebrates2026presentingsponsor/) _2026-08-19 · panohiohoperide · American Cancer Society Pan Ohio Hope Ride_ As we reflect on the 20th Annual Pan Ohio Hope Ride, one feeling rises above all the rest: GRATITUDE. We are incredibly thankful to everyone who played a role in making 2026 an amazing year. At the heart of our generous sponsorship support is The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James \[…\] ## [MailMaven Adds AppleScript and AI](https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/08/mailmaven-adds-applescript-and-ai/) _2026-08-18 · David Sparks · MacSparky_ MailMaven (an occasional sponsor around here) continues to evolve since their big launch last year . Version 1.2 brings in automation with a full AppleScript dictionary for finding, examining, manipulating, and composing messages. If you’re a robot builder, you can tie that to the MCP , and you’re really cooking. If you’re not familiar with MailMaven, I covered the backstory when they launched… ## [Parchment & Hide Dragon Leather Ring Binder Giveaway](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/18/parchment-amp-hide-dragon-leather-ring-binder-giveaway) _2026-08-18 · Brad Dowdy · The Pen Addict_ Do I have your attention yet? Well, if not, then head over to Parchment & Hide to discover Helen McClean’s amazing work. She sent over the Dragon Leather Ring Binder for giveaway, and wow, what a stunning piece this is. It is deigned to hold standard 6-hole A5 ring binder refills, and is a perfect creative companion. And has Helen states in the product description, “It’s both badass and… ## [A Big Shout Out to 2026 Pan Ohio Hope Ride Trailblazer: Paul Musso](https://panohiohoperide.wordpress.com/2026/08/17/paulmusso2026trailblazer/) _2026-08-17 · panohiohoperide · American Cancer Society Pan Ohio Hope Ride_ Congratulations to Paul Musso (Cuyahoga Falls, OH) of Turtle Herd on becoming a 2026 Pan Ohio Hope Ride Trailblazer by raising more than $7,500 so far this year. Thank you for helping improve the lives of cancer patients and their families through your exceptional fundraising efforts! Proceeds from funds raised through the Pan Ohio Hope \[…\] ## [A Big Shout Out to 2026 Pan Ohio Hope Ride Trailblazer: Ed Waldspurger](https://panohiohoperide.wordpress.com/2026/08/17/edwaldspurger2026trailblazer/) _2026-08-17 · panohiohoperide · American Cancer Society Pan Ohio Hope Ride_ Congratulations to Ed Waldspurger (Dayton, OH) of Andy’s Champions on becoming a 2026 Pan Ohio Hope Ride Trailblazer by raising more than $7,500 so far this year. Thank you for helping improve the lives of cancer patients and their families through your exceptional fundraising efforts! Proceeds from funds raised through the Pan Ohio Hope Ride \[…\] ## [A Big Shout Out to 2026 Pan Ohio Hope Ride Trailblazer: Anish Wadhwa](https://panohiohoperide.wordpress.com/2026/08/17/anishwadhwa2026trailblazer/) _2026-08-17 · panohiohoperide · American Cancer Society Pan Ohio Hope Ride_ Congratulations to Anish Wadhwa (Ann Arbor, MI) of Team L20 on becoming a 2026 Pan Ohio Hope Ride Trailblazer by raising more than $7,500 so far this year. Thank you for helping improve the lives of cancer patients and their families through your exceptional fundraising efforts! Proceeds from funds raised through the Pan Ohio Hope \[…\] ## [Faber-Castell Poly Flow Fountain Pen Review](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/17/faber-castell-poly-flow-fountain-pen-review) _2026-08-17 · Brad Dowdy · The Pen Addict_ Like many other German stationery brands, Faber-Castell excels across many price points. The fancier, more expensive, products tend to get most of the press, but if you are a general stationery lover, their lower-priced office and school pens are well worth checking out. The Faber-Castell Poly Flow Fountain Pen is a perfect example. A basic box, with a sticker on the end that matches the pen… ## [Misfill, Great Wave Dahlias](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/16/misfill-great-wave-dahlias) _2026-08-16 · Brad Dowdy · The Pen Addict_ Each week in Refill, the Pen Addict Members newsletter , I publish Ink Links as part of the additional content you receive for being a member. And each week, after 10 to 15 links, plus my added commentary on each, I'm left with many great items I want to share. Enter Misfill. Here are this weeks links: Read: — Artist Hiro Sugiyama Recreates Hokusai’s ‘Great Wave’ With 750,000 Dahlias (Spoon &… ## [Mac Power Users 862: Alfred vs Spotlight vs Raycast](https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/08/mac-power-users-862-alfred-vs-spotlight-vs-raycast/) _2026-08-16 · David Sparks · MacSparky_ On this episode of Mac Power Users , Stephen and I go deep on launchers: Alfred, Raycast, and Spotlight, and which one actually earns a spot on your keyboard shortcut. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm : Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Backblaze : Unlimited, easy data protection. Try it for free today and get 20% off with code mpu20. 1Password : Never forget a… ## [Laban Taroko Fountain Pen Giveaway Winner](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/15/laban-taroko-fountain-pen-giveaway-winner) _2026-08-15 · Brad Dowdy · The Pen Addict_ Sent to us as part of Kimberly’s Laban Pens - A Quick Comparison , the Laban Taroko is an excellent offering from this Taiwanese maker. I have one Taroko in their Pinnacle material, with a Fine Steel nib, to give away this week, and the winner is: Congrats Heather! I’ve sent you an email to collect your shipping address. ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8gABfdc4TA2N) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [Why I Pay for Search](https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/08/why-i-pay-for-search/) _2026-08-15 · David Sparks · MacSparky_ I ve mentioned a few times in the MacSparky Labs that I pay for web search. That always raises eyebrows. So I thought I d explain. Even Google now injects AI slop before giving you search results, and there s a good argument that search is going the way of the dodo. I use AI often, and yet I still find use for search. When researching, I often don t want an AI synthesis (or I just don t want to… ## [Sponsor Debrief: Hungarian Grand Prix](https://sundayssponsors.substack.com/p/sponsor-debrief-hungarian-grand-prix-d8a) _2026-08-15 · Sarah Beakey · Sunday's Sponsors_ F1's annual summer break is coming to a close, but before it goes, let's look back to the Hungarian Grand Prix. ## [This Week in the Labs — August 14, 2026](https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/08/this-week-in-the-labs-august-14-2026/) _2026-08-14 · David Sparks · MacSparky_ It was another fun week in the MacSparky Labs community. Here s the week s new videos and podcasts, a few of the conversations happening in the member community, and what s coming next week. Most of those links lead straight into the Labs community on Circle, so they ll only open if you re a member. If you re a Labs member who hasn t set up your Circle access yet, send me a note and I ll get you… ## [Five Years with TPA](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/14/five-years-with-tpa) _2026-08-14 · Kimberly Lau · The Pen Addict_ ( Kimberly (she/her) took the express train down the fountain pen/stationery rabbit hole and doesn't want to be rescued. She can be found on Instagram @allthehobbies because there really are many, many hobbies!. ) Holy frijoles, how has it been five years writing for The Pen Addict?!? On the one hand, it feels like just yesterday that the Bossman asked if I would be interested in writing for TPA,… ## [The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 729 - My Left-Handedness](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/13/the-pen-addict-podcast-episode-729-my-left-handedness) _2026-08-13 · Brad Dowdy · The Pen Addict_ Platinum Komodo Fountain Pen. “But Brad, wasn’t Stationery Fest two weeks ago?” Yes, but we had to cut things from the last episode and we still had notebooks to empty! Myke and I cover those last bits, including a quick chat with Ryder Carroll, the creator of The Bullet Journal. We also dig into the Brasstown’s triumphant return, plus good and bad news from Platinum. Show Notes & Download Links… ## [A Business Card Worth Keeping](https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/08/a-business-card-worth-keeping/) _2026-08-13 · David Sparks · MacSparky_ This post is sponsored by Hoban Cards . Sponsorship doesn t influence what I write. Here s my take. Every time I hand someone a Hoban card, the same thing happens. They stop mid-conversation, run a thumb across the letters, turn it over. That doesn t happen with a card that came off a laser printer, and it happens almost every time with a card from Hoban. Hoban Cards runs a small letterpress shop… ## [SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Earns Florida’s Highest School Grade for 25th Consecutive Year as Students Set New Academic Benchmarks](https://www.emeraldcoastmagazine.com/seaside-school-earns-floridas-highest-school-grade-for-25th-consecutive-year-as-students-set-new-academic-benchmarks/) _2026-08-13 · Site Staff · Emerald Coast MagazineEmerald Coast Magazine_ SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – – SEASIDE SCHOOL™ has once again earned Florida’s highest school grade (A+) from the Florida Department of Education for the 2025–2026 school year, marking the school’s 25th consecutive year receiving the state’s highest distinction. The milestone reflects another extraordinary year of academic achievement across the public charter school system. According to the Florida… ## [A DecaBlogaVersary](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/13/a-decablogaversary) _2026-08-13 · Sarah Read · The Pen Addict_ ( Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Bluesky . And her latest book, The Atropine Tree , is now available! ) Dearest pen friends, this week is my 10th anniversary writing for Brad here at The Pen Addict blog. Ten years ago, Brad put out a call for additional help writing posts for his site and asked folks to… ## [Intentional AI 6: Sparky’s Email Odyssey](https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/08/intentional-ai-6-sparkys-email-odyssey/) _2026-08-12 · David Sparks · MacSparky_ On this episode of Intentional AI , Chris and I get into my email odyssey, the months I spent trying to hand my email over to a robot. First came the Big Swing, where I would never open email again and the robot read everything and handed me a table, which burned tokens and did not survive two weeks. What actually works is a lot less glamorous, where I do the triage myself in Superhuman and the… ## [Google Health Two-Way Sync with Apple Health](https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/08/google-health-two-way-sync-with-apple-health/) _2026-08-12 · David Sparks · MacSparky_ I ve heard from readers looking for a way to track health without wearing an Apple Watch. Since Apple doesn t make its own fitness ring or band, you are going to have to look at the third-party options. Google s Fitbit Air is actually a pretty good one. The problem was it didn t share data over to the Apple Health app, at least until recently. Now it does , so you can get pretty accurate fitness… ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AJVOI41IicdN) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [Focused 262: The Strategic Deployment of Friction](https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/08/focused-262-the-strategic-deployment-of-friction/) _2026-08-12 · David Sparks · MacSparky_ On this episode of Focused , Mike and I try to build a personal philosophy for when AI writing help makes you sharper and when it just makes you soft. In Deep Focus, Mike walks through hiring his first full-time virtual assistant. Episode Links How I Write (David Perell) Ezra Klein: The Case Against Writing With AI Tyler Cowen: The Most Practical Conversation on AI Writing Jimmy Soni: Writers Who… ## [Take the Pan Ohio Post-Event Challenge: Complete the Survey](https://panohiohoperide.wordpress.com/2026/08/11/postevent2026survey/) _2026-08-11 · panohiohoperide · American Cancer Society Pan Ohio Hope Ride_ To our current Pan Ohio Hope Ride cyclists and volunteers: Check your email for the 2026 Pan Ohio Post-Event Survey. If you don’t see the email, please contact us at PanOhioInfo@cancer.org for the link. The response deadline is Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Also, be sure to lock-in the lowest four-day rate of the 2027 Pan \[…\] ## [Looming Supply Shortages](https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/08/looming-supply-shortages/) _2026-08-11 · David Sparks · MacSparky_ During its earnings call, Apple advised that it is bracing for growing supply pressure on its products. I know some of this stems from Ramageddon and the massive build-out of AI server farms, but it feels like it runs deeper than that. As Apple customers, we ve always been accustomed to them just figuring it out and having a way to deliver their hardware despite market conditions. It sounds like… ## [Laban Taroko Fountain Pen Giveaway](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/11/laban-taroko-fountain-pen-giveaway) _2026-08-11 · Brad Dowdy · The Pen Addict_ Sent to us as part of Kimberly’s Laban Pens - A Quick Comparison , the Laban Taroko is an excellent offering from this Taiwanese maker. I have one Taroko in their Pinnacle material, with a Fine Steel nib, to give away this week, so read the rules below and enter away! Laban Taroko Fountain Pen Giveaway ## [1Password Travel Mode and Federal Law](https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/08/1password-travel-mode-and-federal-law/) _2026-08-10 · David Sparks · MacSparky_ Jeff Richardson, at iPhone J.D ., explores the thorny issue of data privacy and border crossing. I find it kind of shocking that a border agent can ask you to just hand over your phone and your password on a whim. Maybe it s legal now. I don t know. I m out of that racket, but the thought of it feels incredibly intrusive. The post 1Password Travel Mode and Federal Law appeared first on MacSparky . ## [Pairings Party: Nahvalur Original Plus Powder Blue, Wearingeul Undine](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/10/pairings-party-nahvalur-original-plus-powder-blue-wearingeul-undine) _2026-08-10 · Brad Dowdy · The Pen Addict_ Even if I’ve reviewed a product before, I like to return to it every few years if the company keeps it in the lineup. It doesn’t have to be changed much, if at all, but I do want to see if anything is different as the product matures. And let’s be clear, I’m a simple man. I see fun colors, I’m interested. That’s the case with the Nahvalur Original Plus in Powder Blue . It caught me by surprise in… ## [Misfill, Color Code Edition](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/9/misfill-color-code-edition) _2026-08-09 · Brad Dowdy · The Pen Addict_ Each week in Refill, the Pen Addict Members newsletter , I publish Ink Links as part of the additional content you receive for being a member. And each week, after 10 to 15 links, plus my added commentary on each, I'm left with many great items I want to share. Enter Misfill. Here are this weeks links: Read: — How Does It Feel? Peter Saville’s Color Code (greg.org) — My wife’s antique mall booth… ## [Mac Power Users 861: Stephen’s Kanban App](https://www.macsparky.com/blog/2026/08/mac-power-users-861-stephens-kanban-app/) _2026-08-09 · David Sparks · MacSparky_ In this week s episode of the Mac Power Users , Stephen and I share the state of our task manager software stacks. To take it further, Stephen built himself a Kanban app, Kan Do . He shares the story of how he built it and why he decided to put it on the App Store. The post Mac Power Users 861: Stephen’s Kanban App appeared first on MacSparky . ## [LAMY AL-Star Aubergine Fountain Pen Giveaway Winner](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/8/lamy-al-star-aubergine-fountain-pen-giveaway-winner) _2026-08-08 · Brad Dowdy · The Pen Addict_ LAMY has released so many awesome colors in the past couple of years I’vem still finding different models in the stash to give away. This time, it is the LAMY AL-Star in Aubergine , with an Extra Fine Steel nib. And the winner is: Congrats NB! I’ve sent you an email to collect your shipping address. ## [Going to Stationery Fest with Pen Addict!](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/7/going-to-stationery-fest-with-pen-addict) _2026-08-07 · Brad Dowdy · The Pen Addict_ I had a blast at Stationery Fest last weekend! I did a lot of different things that I’ll be sharing over the next few weeks, starting off with this shopping adventure with Daisy from Yoseka Stationery. Have a look and see some of my Stationery Fest haul! ## [The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 728 - Walking Around With the President of PEN](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/6/the-pen-addict-podcast-episode-728-walking-around-with-the-president-of-pen) _2026-08-06 · Brad Dowdy · The Pen Addict_ Stationery Fest was a big event in many ways, and Myke and I were on site in Brooklyn, New York, to take it all in. We run through our entire experience, the pros and cons, the panels we hosted, and our wide-ranging acquisitions. Then Myke ruins everything. Show Notes & Download Links This episode of The Pen Addict is sponsored by: Kaleidocraft : Playful stationery and functional goods. Get 15%… ## [BENU Tessera Black Amber Fountain Pen Review](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/6/benu-tessera-black-amber-fountain-pen-review) _2026-08-06 · Sarah Read · The Pen Addict_ ( Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Bluesky . And her latest book, The Atropine Tree , is now available! ) When I think of BENU , I think of bright colors, glitz, glam, sparkle, and pizzazz. The Lisa Frank of pens. So I did a double-take when this elegant writing instrument crossed my screen. We've still got… ## [LAMY AL-Star Aubergine Fountain Pen Giveaway](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/4/lamy-al-star-aubergine-fountain-pen-giveaway) _2026-08-04 · Brad Dowdy · The Pen Addict_ LAMY has released so many awesome colors in the past couple of years I’m still finding different models in the stash to give away. This time, it is the LAMY AL-Star in Aubergine , with an Extra Fine Steel nib. Read the rules below and enter away! LAMY AL-Star Aubergine Fountain Pen Giveaway ## [Zodiac Pen Co. Rickshaw Sinclair Giveaway Winner](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/3/zodiac-pen-co-rickshaw-sinclair-giveaway-winner) _2026-08-03 · Brad Dowdy · The Pen Addict_ I’m just back from Stationery Fest and of course stopped by the Zodiac Pen Co. table to see Bart’s amazing work. At a previous event, he handed me this Zodiac Pen Co. customized Rickshaw Sinclair for giveaway, and I figure what better time to do that than now? I’m giving away one Sinclair (shown above,) this week to one winner, and the winner is: Congrats Rob! I’ve sent you an email to collect… ## [Pen Shows 101 (and Stationery Festivals too)](https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2026/8/3/pen-shows-101) _2026-08-03 · Kimberly Lau · The Pen Addict_ ( Kimberly (she/her) took the express train down the fountain pen/stationery rabbit hole and doesn't want to be rescued. She can be found on Instagram @allthehobbies because there really are many, many hobbies!. ) My first article for TPA came out in time for the first post-pandemic show in 2021, the DC Pen Show. I thought it might be time to do a bit of an update since I’ve learned a lot more in… ## [Find Your Place in the Fun at Latitude Margaritaville Watersound](https://www.emeraldcoastmagazine.com/find-your-place-in-the-fun-at-latitude-margaritaville-watersound-2/) _2026-08-01 · Sponsor · Emerald Coast MagazineEmerald Coast Magazine_ What if the next chapter isn’t about slowing down but living to the fullest? Latitude Margaritaville Watersound redefines active adult community with a lifestyle built on fun, entertainment, and friendship. Developed by Minto Communities, Margaritaville Holdings, and The St. Joe Company, Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is a truly happy place where every day feels like a vacation. Colorful… ## [Dots, Craks, Bams](https://www.emeraldcoastmagazine.com/dots-craks-bams/) _2026-08-01 · Laurie Einstein Koszuta · Emerald Coast MagazineEmerald Coast Magazine_ All across the Emerald Coast, a familiar sound is catching on. It’s the rhythmic click of mahjong tiles heard around kitchen tables, in community centers, and at restaurants or beachside venues. Once dismissed as a pastime for grandmothers, mahjong has reemerged as a vibrant cultural phenomenon, drawing in players of all ages. Mahjong (also spelled mahjongg or mah jongg) originated... ## [August/September 2026 Calendar](https://www.emeraldcoastmagazine.com/august-september-2026-calendar/) _2026-08-01 · Jase Jeralds · Emerald Coast MagazineEmerald Coast Magazine_ Pensacola Unplugged: Songwriter Showcase Aug. 1 Lose yourself in both established and underground talent at the Studer Community Institute in Pensacola. Let those acoustic performances pull on your heartstrings in an evening of fresh, soul-searching songwriting. sites.google.com/view/pensacola-unplugged Empowered Light Holistic Expo Aug. 1-2 Widen your scope of consciousness with a revolutionary… ## [Wind In Her Sails](https://www.emeraldcoastmagazine.com/wind-in-her-sails/) _2026-08-01 · Mike Fender · Emerald Coast MagazineEmerald Coast Magazine_ When Martha LaGuardia-Kotite heads to the beach, she doesn’t just see the beauty in the vibrant waters of the Gulf. She hears its music. Those waters, clear and inviting, mysterious and calming, are a haven LaGuardia-Kotite knows well. She grew up in Destin when “it was just a sleepy fishing village,” she recalls. Her dad taught her how to sail.... ## [Rose-Colored Glasses](https://www.emeraldcoastmagazine.com/rose-colored-glasses/) _2026-08-01 · Olivia Sokolowski · Emerald Coast MagazineEmerald Coast Magazine_ Mannequins outside of retail stores are generally a no-go in Rosemary Beach. It’s a good thing Nicole Paloma’s studio-shop is just outside city limits with an Inlet Beach address, because her mannequins are an attraction in themselves: sand-white, taupe, and rock star black snapping in the wind. It’s enough to nearly cause a fender bender. While the sense of sight...