As we look forward to the New Year (and a new Benu fountain pen), we reflect on the past year, taking stock of the positives and negatives. I also show off my new, opulent Monteverde fountain pen (Thanks, Niv!). We'd like to read your replies to the question of the week (email: [email protected]) Stay tuned to the end for an important public service announcement.    If you'd like to shop for a new pen or try to get Tom fired, head over to our retail sponsor, Goldspot Pens at:https://goldspot.com/?aff=3Use promo code POTATO to get an additional 10% off throughout the Goldspot Pens store. *Excludes Sailor, Retro 51, Montblanc, Visconti, Esterbrook, Edison Pen Co., Narwhal, and TWSBI products.* Also, be sure to put #firetom in the order comments and you might get a special Pentertainment Podcast sticker with your order.Start your new year off "write" with the Benu Euphoria New Year 2023 fountain pen. If your idea of celebrating New Year's Eve is enjoying a good book and writing in your journal, then you need to invite this pen to your party. In typical Benu fashion, this pen is decked out with plenty of sparkles, shimmer, and glitter. Distributed by our good friends at Luxury Brands of America and available at any reputable US stationery and pen retailer that sells Benu pens.  Don't forget to check out brlcoffeeco.com for the latest and greatest in coffee from my good friend Neil. Also, be sure to use coupon code "roy" at checkout to score extra savings on all products on the brlcoffeeco.com website!