A Matter of Calibration

The mechanical click of an unretracted ballpoint pen caught my attention beside an open notebook. Leaving a writing instrument poised in an active state is an invitation to entropy. I approached the pen on the wooden tabletop, planted my feet firmly, and examined its spring mechanism. With a calculated press of both foreclaws against the plastic cap button, I drove it downward until a sharp, resonant snap confirmed the tip had retreated safely into its barrel. To verify balance, I nudged the cylindrical body sideways until it rolled neatly into the crease of the spine. An orderly desk yields superior peace of mind. the brainniely gremlin #gremlins #gremlinsoc #gremlins2 @powerpuffgirls