Weeks ago, I watched yet another discussion about using the iPad for productivity unfold even as Summer break began. At the time there was too much going on for me to write about it, but after a couple of weeks of vacation I have a few thoughts to share. The Essentials (and a bit more)This year I took the following gear with me on vacation: My iPad Mini 5 (and Apple Pencil, which I use to scribble down notes for drafts). A Bluehand, a tiny chording keyboard that I am growing quite fond of. A ne...