stylish office supplies arranged on table

2020 is almost (finally) behind us, and the world will breathe a sigh of relief. As we step forward into a brighter future, J and K have a few things in mind that they hope to accomplish in the year to come. J Like many, I have had my workout routine disrupted by the pandemic. Once I get settled into my new home (moving from CA to TX), I want to find a new gym and get back to lifting. While I’ve enjoyed getting outside and going hiking, kayaking, and a number of other things, I’m ready to push some metal again. On the writingRead More →

ethnic mother and daughter preparing christmas present

If you’re lucky enough to have a writer in your life, then you might be considering what to get them as a seasonal gift. Whether it’s through an office gift exchange, on the basis of friendship, or otherwise, here are J & K’s must haves for writers. J Note-taking is an essential part of being a writer. Inspiration may strike anytime, anywhere, making the ability to capture ideas quickly of the utmost importance. I’ve taken to using voice dictation on my phone to accomplish this, but for the traditionalists there’s no beating the classic Moleskine notebook. It’s the perfect size to fit in a pocketRead More →

‘Tis the season for a number of things in the Western Hemisphere: vaccines, political controversy, and oh, yes, major holidays. Against a backdrop of such turmoil, there are certain films that always air in the month of December that bring a comforting dose of nostalgia and holiday cheer. Some of them, though, are pretenders! Today, J & K identify ‘Christmas’ movies that are anything but. J Can someone please explain to me how it is that Die Hard wound up being a tradition for people to watch around the holidays? I just don’t get it. There’s nothing remotely festive about it. Quite the opposite, inRead More →