My father was a scientist and brought home test tubes, beakers, cylinders, flasks, and the like. Even a huge old glass syringe, a clear barrel with a blue glass plunger (no needle, which was probably a good thing). He also used to bring home catalogs of laboratory supplies—some of these were hard-bound and 2-3" thick,…

The “new notes” problem is a big one. I like OneNote for taking very specific notes, but even then, serendipity vanishes.  When you page through a notebook to get to a blank sheet, you are refreshing your memory.  When you have random access, not so much.

It depends. I’ve recently been struggling a little with this question myself.

Unfortunately, both cyclists and drivers flout the law, to the detriment of both. Seven years ago, I was hit when a driver rolled through a stop sign (on a side street—I had right of way and no stop sign), necessitating a hip replacement. And I’ve seen cyclists scare pedestrians and require cars to emergency brake.

Men, 13B, flat, here. The Z/2 have a toe loop that makes these the best sandals for my Morlocks-style feet.

1. After I read this article, I got some Z/2 sandals (toe loop included, better retention) and they actually fit my men’s size 13B feet.

In high school, we had two ASR33 teletypes, and that was the extent of computerization (I graduated in 1976). So I learned to type by taking a typing class as an elective, and learned on manual machines. I graduated to an electric for college (some kids got cars as high school graduation presents, I got a…

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My dad died two years ago March.

My dad died two years ago March.

AC is well worth having. When my 2010 Fit’s air conditioning died, I was prepared to pay a pretty penny to my repair person. Fortunately, it turned out to be a $30 charge to replace a relay. Cosmetic dings are probably not worth fixing, unless the paint is badly damaged. It’s worth spending $12 or so to clean the haze…

I have a Mont Blanc that was given to me 33 years ago. I do let people use it, but only at my desk, if they’re signing wills or the like.  And only if they’re right-handed.  Like you, I keep a bunch a ballpoints for everyone else.

Interesting.  The only time I’ve had trouble with a Brother duplexing was an older model under very humid conditions.  The paper would stick.  The two I have now work without a hitch--of course, they may not get the same throughput as the ones you use. 

Interesting.  The only time I’ve had trouble with a Brother duplexing was an older model under very humid…

I have the predecessor to this model (the 2540DW—two of them, actually: one in my office and one at home) and it is the best printer investment I have ever made. Cheap cartridges, and it works without trouble or complaint.  It slices, it dices, and it connects wirelessly.  Every time.

I have the predecessor to this model (the 2540DW—two of them, actually: one in my office and one at home) and it is…

I usually have two or three books going at any given time... Unless one is an absolute page-turner (and there are such). Read what you enjoy, and don’t let anyone else tell you what to read (suggestions are OK).

This is an idea whose time has come. And gone. And apparently it’s here again. You used to be able to buy spring-loaded left-hand flags.

It sounds...interesting. But do people really find suits all that uncomfortable? Granted, I don’t wear a suit every day, but often enough that I think I would notice. The lightweight (“Summer”) wool suits that I wear are pretty comfortable. Once you know your fit, it’s not that hard to find good clothes.

It sounds...interesting. But do people really find suits all that uncomfortable? Granted, I don’t wear a suit every…

If by “flat” you mean no gloss, then I agree.  If by “flat” you mean that shade of grey?  You’re wrong.

Granted, I’m 10 years out of the software industry, and we didn’t print much then. But (like law) tech is a unique case.  The amount of paper I see outside the law still boggles the mind.

Granted, I’m 10 years out of the software industry, and we didn’t print much then. But (like law) tech is a unique c…

I suppose the reasons include (1) the fact that they keep reposting the original with its comments; and (2) it was a pretty dumb comment to begin with.

I suppose the reasons include (1) the fact that they keep reposting the original with its comments; and (2) it was a…

As an attorney, I still even send paper letters and use a pen. And I use a variant of this printer.

As an attorney, I still even send paper letters and use a pen. And I use a variant of this printer.