Tricks of the Trade

Another favorite web site is "Tricks of the Trade," in which bartenders and carpenters and doctors and what-not share their little secrets for getting the job done.

But imagine my surprise today when the trick is something I do, myself. Wow. I didn't realize "Sleepyhead" was a trade.

Since I assume you will not click on the link, I reproduce the trick here:

"Sleepyhead

"If you get up in the middle of the night to grab a glass of water, there's a simple way to avoid stubbing toes on the way back to bed. Close one eye just before you turn on the light or open the fridge door, and keep it closed the whole time the light is on.

"When you turn the lights off, open both eyes. The eye you kept closed will still be dilated, and allow you to see in the dark."

Actually, when I do it, after turning the light off, I usually close the eye that had been open to the light. It seems to work better for me that way.

Posted: Wed - September 21, 2005 at 12:43 PM

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