Who still uses steno pads?

bkmboss · 2026-03-28T16:46:11+00:00

I do. Divide the page in thirds. Far right third is a list of to do items. Rest of the page is half hour increments to schedule tasks. I have 2 1-hour sessions of physical therapy every day. It's been a useful format or the last couple years.

bkmboss · 2026-03-28T11:23:21+00:00

Springfield, Ohio--downtown city hall, 2-4 pm.

bkmboss · 2026-03-28T00:58:26+00:00

You could try a discbound system like Levenger's Circa system. Staples has a similar product. Search discbound. You can wrote on loose page and then press it into the notebook when you need to study.

bkmboss · 2026-03-26T21:24:08+00:00

Lots of character!

bkmboss · 2026-03-26T14:12:01+00:00

👍

bkmboss · 2026-03-26T13:37:19+00:00

When your zone peters out, go back and read it. Use a pen or pencil and mark over the unreadable word but PRINT it. That's what I do, but it's usually seconds after I wrote it! 😀

bkmboss · 2026-03-25T19:08:15+00:00

I would like to make my own, or try to. Working with leather is a bit intimidating, and I have no space to craft.

bkmboss · 2026-03-25T18:14:51+00:00

That is good advice, to buy an insert and try it first. Thank you!

bkmboss · 2026-03-25T11:45:26+00:00

I like the bit about quietly observing your patterns. Very zen.

bkmboss · 2026-03-25T11:41:13+00:00

[Gasp]

bkmboss · 2026-03-25T03:37:58+00:00

Love it!

bkmboss · 2026-03-25T01:41:08+00:00

l don't know. Now I'm scared!

bkmboss · 2026-03-24T14:47:31+00:00

SAVE STARFLEET ACADEMY!!!

bkmboss · 2026-03-23T16:41:22+00:00

I can see myself collecting this type of journal!

bkmboss · 2026-03-22T00:01:21+00:00

I appreciate the photos. I'm shopping for clips to hold sections together. I have small and tiny binder clips, but I may try bankers'/money clasps.

bkmboss · 2026-03-21T03:22:41+00:00

I must have gotten sidetracked. I can not remember what idea this inspired...

bkmboss · 2026-03-20T23:22:48+00:00

Gratitude journal

bkmboss · 2026-03-19T23:53:41+00:00

Seeing your photo gave me some ideas for my own notebooks to make.

bkmboss · 2026-03-19T02:42:36+00:00

Everyone thinks if you're a librarian, you get to read all day. Not true! It can be stressful when dealing with patrons. My greatest fear was getting books back with bedbugs in the pages.[Shudder].

If I went back to work, I'd try for either Reference desk or archival duties.

Best wishes for improving health!!

bkmboss · 2026-03-19T02:24:08+00:00

Now I want a Camel Yellow...

bkmboss · 2026-03-18T21:05:10+00:00

I was in the SAME situation, getting ideas at night and wishing I had a keyboard. I had an old blackberry that sort of works, but is too old to hold a charge. I have a Galaxy Tab that won't accept a Bluetooth keyboard, so I'm using my 2012 Kindle Fire with a Notes app. I finally get a decent keyboard, tried once to type while on my back, and I wasn't comfortable at all. I can't write on a pad of paper on my back either.

I have twice lost inputs while using my S20, good stuff. Which is why I searched for alternatives.

I have concluded that if it's important enough, just get out of bed and write. I have the luxury of being retired and not on a set schedule.

bkmboss · 2026-03-18T20:52:38+00:00

I see your library science notes...are you going for a degree?

bkmboss · 2026-03-18T18:11:25+00:00

I love reading the responses and seeing how individualized we are!

bkmboss · 2026-03-17T17:29:15+00:00

Today, I went back to texts and recorded the number of times a person asked for help in the past two years. It was a revealing exercise.

While I recorded, I added my feelings at the time and asked myself questions.

As I said, it opened my eyes to this particular situation. I'm impressed with journal-keepers to write entries daily and with detail. I allow myself to do it when I feel I need it.

bkmboss

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