Word: drawerfuls
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...weather turns abruptly cool, and you find yourself rummaging through your closet in search of a favorite sweater. And those boots. Where did they go? The basement? And what happened to those nice opaque tights? Did they make it through last winter unsnagged? What are they doing in the drawer with the bathing suits...
...average custom closet costs $3,000 to $5,000. To get an idea of what a customer needs, designers typically ask for a count of clothing, handbags, shoes and other accessories to produce an estimate of the minimum storage space required. The extras mount up quickly--drawer pulls, quality woods, benches, mirrors, granite countertops, chandeliers, hidden safes. There are less expensive alternatives. Various commercial closet systems--with mix-and-match cabinetry, shelves, racks and other items--can be tailored for the client. California Closets pioneered affordable systems years ago but recently launched a pricier line to cater to the demand...
...first few weeks at Harvard, I did attend an information session about preparing oneself for med school. My parents had suggested it. To me, it was almost for old times’ sake. After returning to my Holworthy suite, I placed the pamphlet in my top desk drawer, promising myself that I would look at it later. I may have then left to read, write an article at The Crimson, or play Wiffleball with my roommates. I’m not sure, but I never did return to it. I will admit, however, that sometimes nostalgia still jerks me around...
...spacecraft, J.P.L. bosses draw up what they call an Incompressible Test List--milestones that must be achieved before the spacecraft is certified to fly. "We do that early in the game when things are still calm," says J.P.L. director Charles Elachi. "We put it in a drawer, and I tell the team, 'I'm not going to let this thing launch until you verify that each item has been done.'" Sometimes a single rule can save a mission...
...report of a theft in Lowell House sent an HUPD officer to investigate $520 in checks and $2,000 in cash that had both been swiped from a desk drawer...