*tap* *tap* *tap* .....is this thing on? It’s been years since I’ve picked up my pen and I did it yesterday! Muscle memory still good but how on earth did my writing get so shaky? I feel like I can’t remember a thing....do I rinse off my nib in water when I’m done for the day? Does ink have a shelf life? Are dinky dots still a thing? Halp, Erica!!! 
@ewigginton Wow, Hi Ellen. What's it been--five years? A few of us still here from that time. Good to see you back.
If your ink hasn't molded or dried up completely, you might be able to use it by adding enough water to get it back to the proper viscosity, but why not treat yourself to a new bottle? And yes, rinse off the nib and wipe the ink off so it doesn't dry on the nib (I use a paper towel with a little Windex on it). Dinky dots? The parent/toddler groups or the dotted paper/fabrics?
I am curious what prompted you to pick up the pen after so much time. Still need more practice writing Chris Yoke's name?
I'm sure Erica will chime in when she sees your post. Again, welcome back.
Mike
