Three Pairs of Glasses

April 25th, 2007Blog2 comments

I have three pairs of glasses: My house glasses which are my oldest pair and the ones that I wear exclusively when I’m at home. Then I have real thick-rimmed glasses for when I want to really look like I’m wearing glasses. The Mr. Magoo Effect. Finally I have a pair that is purely functional — wire-rimmed and light, perfect for writing or programming. Minimal adjustment is required.

I’ve been writing at home lately but sometimes I get cabin fever and have to go out. Ideally what I need is a large, flat surface (no study dividers), a power source, and WiFi in case I need to use google to validate a fact. Also the space should be open late (preferably up to midnight) and there should be easy access to a restroom and a Diet Coke dispensing device. (YRL, formerly the University Research Library, is one of my favorite places to take a crap on campus. I’m not sure why. Maybe the ultra-modern 1950s interior with its flourescent lighting and Kubrick-esque humming noises massages my GI tract.)

When I’m writing my ideal outfit is a soft t-shirt, a baseball cap, and the purely-functional glasses. All function, no form.