Today I did a nice thing and sent magnifier sheets to a few old people who’ve written to the newspaper sad because they can’t read the tiny print of the crossword puzzle anymore. I had Nick demonstrate the awesome magnifying power before I tucked the sheets into envelopes and sent them off.
I was quite frankly impressed with how well they worked for flimsy little plastic things.
UPDATE (June 11): One of women called to say she received the magnifier and appreciates it very much.


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July 10, 2008 at 2:59 am
I can see you « Stories on the run
[...] Top Posts Reinventing the newsroomNewsroom reinvention update, invitationMy faith in the system has been somewhat restoredAboutHell traversing the heavens I can see you July 9, 2008, 7:58 pm Filed under: Random I just couldn’t resist posting this picture from Lisa’s blog. In front of my face is a magnifier for elderly newspaper readers. She explains. [...]
July 10, 2008 at 4:13 am
jonesdaily
This photo is the most terrifyingly amazing thing I’ve seen all week.
July 10, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Annette
Well said. It’s splendid and horrific at the same time.