I used to write a lot. Then I wrote on occasion. Then I wrote only when needed. The number of pens I have has nothing to do with the number of words I commit to paper. This doesn’t stop me, however, from accumulating more pens, for many reasons that have almost nothing to do with writing. …
Imagine spotting a rare vintage pen in a flea market. Your breath catches. Your heartbeat accelerates. You pick it up and gently, gently, twist open the cap. Wait… there’s no nib. Could it be a safety pen? In that case, it might be even more valuable! You peer inside the section in anticipation. And then… …