my birthday present

A calligraphy set.
A fountain pen with 6 different sized nibs and ink cartridges (and a pack of red ink cartridges, too!).
Masonite board and an easel.
Calligraphy for Dummies.
Printed paper, with lines, for practice.

I’m already on chapter 4, after reading through the quite extensive introductory sections.

SUCH A GOOD BIRTHDAY GIFT!

(I want to complete this book. I want to say I “can do” calligraphy. Please – oh primarily-anonymous readership – do ask how I’m doing on this art form from time to time.)