February 2022 - Quinn's Curios

Creativity Double Feature: “Letters to a Young Writer,” and, “Turn Your Pain Into Art”

By Quinn February 28, 2022Books, Reviews

"Letters To A Young Writer," by Colum McCann Part practical, part philosophical, this book aims to provide guidance to anyone who considers themselves to be a "young writer." Pros: There…

“Goodbye, Things,” by Fumio Sasaki

By Quinn February 26, 2022Books, Reviews

This work is a treatise on minimalism that includes tips, tricks, and a few personal anecdotes as well. In my mind, the most obvious book to compare this one to…

“Strong Female Protagonist (Book 2: Vol 5-6),” by Brennan Lee Mulligan and Molly Ostertag

By Quinn February 23, 2022Books, Reviews

This work follows Allison Green, formerly Mega Girl, as she tries to navigate her "post-super," life. After years on the beat, she's given up crime-fighting (but retains her powers). In…

“How To Change Your Mind,” by Michael Pollan

By Quinn February 21, 2022Books, Reviews

The premise of the work is to examine how use and research of psychedelic substances have changed over the last half-century, especially given the recent resurgence of scientific inquiry in…

At Your Grave (Short Story)

By Quinn February 20, 2022Fiction, Short Stories2 Comments

"Fancy meeting you here," she whispered, tears already beading up at the corners of her eyes. She took a knee slowly, reverentially, and placed flowers on the granite slab. She…

“The Three Signs of a Miserable Job,” by Patrick Lencioni

By Quinn February 19, 2022Books, Reviews

The premise of the book is that it follows the life of a recently retired CEO as he develops a theory on what makes a job miserable. To him (and…

“Wishful Drinking,” by Carrie Fisher

By Quinn February 16, 2022Books, Reviews

The premise of the (audio)book is to serve as a narrated version of Carrie Fisher's one-woman show of the same name. It also serves as an abridged autobiography of sorts,…

Ghost Paper Embossed Journal (A5)

By Quinn February 14, 2022Reviews, Stationery

"Ghost Paper," is described by its manufacturer as, "the freedom of a blank journal with the structure of a lined journal." As a lover of stationery, I was intrigued by…

HHKB Professional 2 (45g Topre): Stock

By Quinn February 12, 2022Everything Else, Reviews

The Happy Hacking Keyboard, or HHKB, is a legend in the keyboard community. Introduced in 1996 and developed by PFU Limited of Japan and Eiiti Wata, the HHKB has inspired…

Girl’s Night (Short Story)

By Quinn February 11, 2022Fiction, Short Stories2 Comments

She liked to keep her apartment cold; it kept her from getting too comfortable. Though sweaters littered the floor, she had neither the intention nor the energy to put them…