Author Archives: Mike Swickey

When I decided to resurrect Paper Notes In A Digital World I made the decision to host the site myself using WordPress. It wasn’t easy making the transition from Typepad, but I managed to bring over the best of the … Continue reading →

Having a love for paper often goes along with a desire for a simpler, minimalist life. That is true for me and I have enjoyed reading several blogs that focus on personal development, simplicity, decluttering, and minimalism. However, try to … Continue reading →

Okay, I love Amazon. LOVE Amazon. But this is too funny….. Amazon always has a place under the books that aren’t out yet for their Kindle asking customers to “Tell The Publisher!” how you would like the publisher to make … Continue reading →

Eric Hoffer was one of the great thinkers of the 20th century. A simple longshoreman from San Francisco, Hoffer wrote several books, the most famous being “The True Believer.” He was an intellectual who was mostly self-educated. There is a … Continue reading →

I’ve loved Readability for a long time. If you’re not familiar with this incredible browser extension, I have made a video showing just how easy it makes reading the web. It’s like reading Paper Notes on your digital screen! I’ve … Continue reading →