dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Feb 7, 2012, 8:47 am
Start with a cup of green coffee beans. Place them in an iron 10 inch pan and stir with a wooden paddle. What? Do I hear whining out there? Are all you sissies still going to Starbucks for your already-roasted beans? Come on people. It's not that hard. Look, I'll even show you how. ...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Feb 1, 2012, 4:30 am
I love the Moles (That’s what the “in” crowd calls the Moleskines.) They are handy, durable, ubiquitous, if not expensive. When I used up all the pages in my Moleskine Reporter Plain I decided to rebind it with my own paper. Besides I can't get them where I live here in...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Nov 7, 2011, 7:06 pm
Just thinking about the blog and all my readers here. As you can see I've merged the 365 Journal Entries with the Travel Blog for easy navigation between the two. Some enjoy 365 Journal Entries.  I've often included random (often crazy) stories from working in corporate America. Others...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Aug 23, 2011, 7:37 am
The Sketchbook Project 2011 was a fun experience. It's simple really. You give them $25 and they give you a sketchbook and a subject. You sketch in the sketchbook, mail it in, and they take it on the road. The road trip travels around America to 11 major cities along with a...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Jul 18, 2011, 4:07 am
Finally! All the blogs are together in one uniform template. If you've been visiting 365 for a while you've seen a few changes over the years. But now, the 365 blog, Travel blog, and the Illustrated Journaling blog are all under one "roof" you might say. Each tab will take you immediately ...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Jul 10, 2011, 6:18 am
It's all about the journal. I've been looking at lots of journaling software, on and off the net. Some people like to journal offline on their personal computers.  But others prefer to journal "online."   Using a standard browser they key their daily thoughts into a website. Which is...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Jun 7, 2011, 7:27 pm
I sketched this while on the phone with AT&T . . .  for an hour and a half! I was cut off three times. Once by an operator who said their system was down and she couldn't access the records, then she hung up. The second time I called, someone put me on hold, then eventually the call wa...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Mar 21, 2011, 11:47 pm
Sort of busy packing up and moving to China. Details at travel.daveterry.net
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Feb 18, 2011, 12:22 pm
Here's an easy and cheap Mole pen holder for your sketchbook.  In fact I use this on all my journals and notebooks.  Whenever I get a new book, I put this pen holder in it. (Quite a few people have been interested in this hack so I thought I'd add a few more details ...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Jan 20, 2011, 11:33 am
Just taking a side road to . . . journaling on the cheap. I've been searching for a refillable journal for some time. Most are leather and are over one hundred bucks. The worst part is that you have to buy their custom inserts and they are not cheap either, sometimes costing $20 each. Tha...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Jan 11, 2011, 9:14 am
This sketch uses "dots" to sketch. The technique is called "stippling." (I have used this picture in 365JE before to illustrate the need to buy waterproof archival pens in the blog post "I bought a pen today" but thought I'd use it here to show how easy this technique is f...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Dec 31, 2010, 6:09 am
Good news, the blog now works on your mobile device. So, now when you are bored waiting for someone you can read the blog on your phone.  That goes for all my blogs tied in here, 365, Quotes, and  Dave's Travels. What great fun. ...dave I didn't know he was dead;...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Dec 6, 2010, 7:39 pm
Albert Schanz filled his journal with details of teenage life. Maybe that's not too unusual. Many teens keep a journal. What is unusual is that this teenager lived in 1909 and his journal survived him. You can read his observations about money and work. Same as any teenager today I'd gues...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Nov 30, 2010, 12:00 pm
This month I've been participating in NaNoWriMo. (Pronounced just as you see it.) It stands for National Novel Writing Month. Every November NaNoWriMo.org challenges writers around the world to finish a 50,000 word novel in just 30 days. On average writing that many words requires 1,667 wor...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Nov 19, 2010, 3:45 pm
I try to make it a point to journal everyday, if only for a few minutes. The main point is to remember the fun people, enjoyable food, and warm friendships made and enjoyed, especially while in China. Journal about the simple things Of course, you don't have to go to faraw...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Nov 7, 2010, 6:50 pm
Just a quick sketch from our China apartment. Trying to get a sketch-a-day out but not too successful. Sometimes the journal becomes a list of TODOs. The cabinet was found in a second hand store. There are so many solid wood items in second hand stores here that i...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Oct 18, 2010, 10:29 am
trash truck Originally uploaded by daveterry A quick sketch of a trash truck I panned while I'm here in China. More details at travel.daveterry.net ...dave Drawing is just taking a line for a walk.
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Sep 26, 2010, 10:42 pm
Another quick sketch, this time done from a computer image. I shot this in China (Yunnan) from a local bus window while on the way to the grocery store. I'd rather sketch on location but this is the next best thing. My goal is to fill up the Moleskine watercolor sketchbook I...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Sep 23, 2010, 2:57 am
9.22.2010 Journal Entry Originally uploaded by daveterry As an experiment I decided to "sketchnote" an evening of activities. Sketchnoting is big. A sketchnote is a combination of images and text. Some sketchnoters use fonts to highlight the important points of a pr...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Sep 19, 2010, 5:09 am
Originally uploaded by daveterryAs promised I'm blogging here whenever I have a sketch to share. It seems that 365 Journal Entries has sort of focused on sketching. So even though some of these may be posted out on my travel blog, for those of you only interested in the sketching and ...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Sep 17, 2010, 11:53 am
We have decided to house sit in China for a couple of months. I'll post any sketches I do while there right here so you wont have to go anywhere to see them. But in the mean time you can visit travel.daveterry.net for each day's adventure. I can't guarantee it'll always be interesti...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Sep 11, 2010, 6:41 am
Ruth's what-to-wear chart Originally uploaded by daveterry In preparation for our two month trip to China, Ruth made her what-to-wear chart. She lists all the clothes she wants to bring and draws lines between what goes with what. Anything with only a couple of lines gets ax...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Sep 4, 2010, 9:33 pm
sketch ad Originally uploaded by daveterryWay cool to see your stuff out on the big street, and folks stopping to look at it. Even if it's only make-believe. Some photofunia.com. Check it out. There must be over a hundred different things you can do with your own pictures or sk...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Aug 19, 2010, 10:49 am
watercolor setup Originally uploaded by daveterry Often I sketch on the go, standing or sitting on a small stool. One of the challenges of plein air sketching (sketching out in the open) is where to put/keep all your stuff during the journey or on location. Some artist...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Aug 16, 2010, 7:25 pm
Brooklyn Chinatown Originally uploaded by daveterry We enjoyed the trip to New York this past weekend. After one of the all-day sessions I did a quick 10 minute sketch on one the corners while Ruth went shopping for some dinner. Later that evening I added a wat...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Aug 9, 2010, 5:17 pm
stairwell water main Originally uploaded by daveterry Got a quick chance to capture this on my journal. I've been meaning to do this. I just stood in the stairwell for a few minutes. I was on my way to the car in the company garage. I was feeling a bit self-conscio...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Jul 28, 2010, 11:10 pm
waiting at DMV Originally uploaded by daveterry What a huge task it is to move. Just changing our address is a pain. I can't believe all the companies that send us stuff. Wow. The biggest job is changing addresses on our driver's license. There are huge lines of peo...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Jul 26, 2010, 6:33 pm
What's on the desk? Originally uploaded by daveterry Just a bit of nonsense to lighten the day. I've been off my routine since moving to the new apartment so haven't been drawing much. This is an attempt to get back to it. We don't live in the big house anymore. We...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Jul 10, 2010, 6:57 am
oatmeal breakfast Originally uploaded by daveterryGetting back to the basics, in food and sketching. I have this carry-everywhere sketch book that is a bit cheaper than the travel watercolor book. It's about 7x9 and contains multimedia 90lb paper. Sometimes I just use it for TODO or ...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Jul 7, 2010, 6:07 pm
apartment hunting Originally uploaded by daveterryI set my sunglasses on the agent's desk and wiped my brow. It's 104 degrees outside. We'd just come in from looking at several apartments. Why? Well, we've sold the five bedroom/3 bath house and are simplifying. But where do we ...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Jun 23, 2010, 10:22 pm
egg sandwich Originally uploaded by daveterryA scrambled egg sandwich is the best lunch I could ask for. These are fantastic. My recipe is the simplest and best: As the eggs cook I prepare the bread. I use two eggs, never one. One egg is just not enough protein. I use nut...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Jun 17, 2010, 10:41 pm
So I entered one of my photos into some contest. I rarely do this. Why? Not sure. Usually it's because of cost. Most contests require an entry fee. I hate paying those fees. Besides, I just can't face rejection. So, like I was saying, I entered this photo, the one on the right. It was...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Jun 12, 2010, 7:07 pm
Today I stopped off at Starbucks, my favorite place for coffee, and saw their Create Your Own Tumbler thermal mug. Dave Terry's Starbucks Tumbler Sketches Originally uploaded by daveterry So I said to myself: "Self" (because that's what I call myself) "You need one of these to carry you...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Jun 11, 2010, 6:25 am
Hudson Grill Originally uploaded by daveterryAfter sketching in Alpharetta we found this nearby sports grill. It was a typical sports grill with sensory overload. There were 12 flatscreens showing various sports channels. We ignored them and sketched the tables. It was a good thing...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Jun 9, 2010, 10:46 pm
Old Town Alpharetta Originally uploaded by daveterryLast Monday we took a walk around the old town Alpharetta. We had a great time. I found this interesting building and decided to sketch it. I have a little three legged stool that is as light as a feather. I sat it off to the side ...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - May 31, 2010, 6:42 am
The Flying Biscuit Originally uploaded by daveterryWhy do people talk so loudly at their tables? Do they really think everyone is interested in their conversations? I must be getting old because I simply can't find a quiet restaurant anymore. When the waiter first sat us inside,...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - May 30, 2010, 1:26 pm
Borders w/garden & art books Originally uploaded by daveterryRuth loves garden books and I love art books so we decided to go to the bookstore last night. We usually go late at night, about an hour or so before they close. It's usually quiet then and we can often find a chair to read...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - May 25, 2010, 7:36 pm
Maggiano's @ Cumberland Atlanta Georgia Originally uploaded by daveterryI've been wanting to do this for sometime but was never brave enough. So I went to the parking lot and drew during lunch. People were coming and people were going. Some walked right by the car but didn't bother me at al...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - May 18, 2010, 6:01 pm
"The Procedure" Originally uploaded by daveterryAll went well. I'm home now. All can say is: The worst part is the day before and the best part was the meal after! That's all I'll say about that. So after a day drinking clear fluids and a half day waiting for the doctor,...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - May 16, 2010, 8:07 am
illustrated journaling Originally uploaded by daveterryWhat do the doctors do while I'm waiting? I bet they are in the back room drawing too! I do wonder why they have me arrive at 9:15 when they know they will not see me until 10:30. And don't get me started on the paperwork......
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - May 12, 2010, 5:24 pm
Lemon Water @ Veranda Greek Taverna Originally uploaded by daveterryLemon Water...nothing like it refreshes. We sat outside at the Greek restaurant last night waiting for our meal. It was a pleasant evening. Just a whisper of a breeze. After the waitress served the lemon water and went ...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - May 11, 2010, 11:52 pm
illustrated journaling Originally uploaded by daveterryI'm back to sketching now. It's great to be back in the saddle after being away from sketching for sometime. It doesn't mean I haven't been sketching at all, I have, but just not regularly in my personal journal. ...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - May 8, 2010, 6:49 am
2010 E School Originally uploaded by daveterryAh, class was over but it was hard to go. I met so many new friends and had so many happy experiences. On one of the last days of class I sat looking out of the 15th floor classroom window and in a poignant moment was touched by the beaut...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - May 6, 2010, 11:29 am
2010 E School Originally uploaded by daveterryI had a wonderful time in NYC. Just indescribable. Off the hook great. I mean like, wow. This was the first night there. After this, I just looked at books. Class demanded my full attention. ...dave Books are lighthouses erected in...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Mar 28, 2010, 2:42 pm
We went driving around yesterday for a bit, looking for a place to live that is smaller, requires less overhead, and costs less to maintain. Ruth paused at this Townhouse entry and I had to grab a shot of the waterfall. This was taken with my new machine.  While the Nikon D70 ...
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dave t. posted an article on Travel Journal - Mar 14, 2010, 8:33 am
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dave t. posted an article on Travel Journal - Mar 14, 2010, 8:33 am
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Mar 13, 2010, 5:22 pm
Whoa, I mean like wow. What a pen. I know I've been touting the Uniball Vision Micro (0.5) for quite sometime. I love the fact that I can use it for everyday writing, sketching, and use in my work journal. It's waterproof, smearproof, and archival, that is, it doesn't fade. (If...
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dave t. posted an article on 365 Journal Entries - Mar 13, 2010, 5:22 pm
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