I’ll admit it: I have a borderline-obsessive interest in writing instruments. I have dallied with them all, from fountain pens to felt tips, from exotic fiber-tips to liquid ink rollers and gel pens. Along the way I have lost some favorite shirts to the spreading dufus spot of ink radiating from the pocket, a souvenir [...]
Entries from May 2008
May 3, 2008
The hobble telescope: a day on crutches
Yesterday, for the first time in my life, I found myself on crutches. They’ll be with me for at least another week. Annoying, uncomfortable and inconvenient? Yes, but what an eye-opening day I had.
My colleagues were amazing. People got me coffee, brought lunch, wheeled me in an office chair, and even brought my car to [...]
