Yesterday Advisor pointed to the wall. "Why are these things here?" he asked, somewhat sternly.
"Those are magnets taped to the wall," I replied. "Since we always want razor blades at hand for opening packages, cutting tubing, etc etc, but we do not particularly want said razor blades flying loose on our desks, they can be attached to the magnet. Then when you want one, it is at hand."
Advisor paused. "This is genius!" he cried. "You are so smart!"
"You hired smart post-docs," said I, modestly.
"I would hug you!" he exclaimed, still gazing in delight upon the magnet-razor blade confection.
This morning he brought us bagels.
Moral: Buy cheap magnets. Tape (backwards) to wall. Deposit razor blades at will. Graciously accept compliments showered upon you. Enjoy the bagels.
15 years ago
6 comments:
Score one for common sense!
It more often than not takes women to get it done right the first time. lol Way to go!
I recommend "magnetic tape"--long flexible magnet with adhesive back, cuttable with scissors. Great stuff! You can always find a razor blade close to hand in our lab...
This is a fantastic idea. I have never known what to do with loose razor blades, and scissors really suck for opening boxes. I would buy you bagels, too. :o)
Huh...I just tape mine to the wall. Never thought of using magnets, but what a great idea!
It more often than not takes women to get it done right the first time. lol
So does she get a scolding from you, or is that only for men who make horrible, unforgivable comments like "All the women in my life seem really tired right now"?
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