Taking a tip from H.G. Wells

by Ari Herzog on May 2, 2008 · 2 comments

In his classic, “The Time Machine,” H.G. Wells writes about a scientist who builds a time machine and travels hundreds of thousands of years into Earth’s future.

Wells’ hero meets the Eloi and the Morlocks, two human species evolved from different genetics. The Eloi, a pretty species, are the bourgeoisie who spend their days singing and dancing amid the gardens. The Morlocks, an ugly group, are the proletariat who build things and live underground with no distractions.

As I seek a means to maximize an approximate 64 square foot section of my apartment into a home office, I think I’ll work like a Morlock. That is, the nearest windows are a good 12 to 14 feet away, adjacent to my now living room and TV. I currently sit on a couch during work; another distraction.

Feng shui dogma dictates that office space should be near windows to extend positive energy. Since I like the outdoors, wouldn’t working next to a window be a distraction?

I can always re-arrange things later… but for the time being, I’ll find a simple desk and chair that I can sit down at, put my laptop computer on and other paperwork, and do work without the distraction of a TV or window next to me or a couch under my butt.

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1 Marjorie May 2, 2008 at 4:38 PM

Dear Ari,

I just posted a response to your question on my blog about tables and thought about another option. I know you want simplicity, but since you mention paperwork, have you thought about an L-shaped desk? One “arm” will have your computer stuff, and perpendicular to that will be for paperwork and other non-computer work. It doesn’t have to be those massive, cherry-wood numbers they have at the Office Depot showroom (expensive!). With a nice hutch, you should have all the space you need.

That’s what I’m going to get someday. When I have the money. Whenever that will be.

Like your blog!

Cheers,
Marjorie

2 Ari May 4, 2008 at 9:26 PM

Thanks Marjorie! Maybe an L, but like you would get that later!

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