Light!
I think it is time.  I can no longer put off redoing all the lighting in my study.  Can no longer consider it an indulgence and a crazy expence at a bad time.  The final straw? 

I have been working downstairs in the middle of the living room table for most of the winter, but the paper problem is getting ridiculous.  As well as the running upstairs every time I want to use the printer/research books/find a post-it/paperclip/etc.  But I've been working in the study for a week now, and EVERY SINGLE TIME I COME IN, I TRY TO TURN ON LIGHTS THAT ARE ALREADY ON.  This is how inadequate the lighting is.  I think it's off, when it's on.  That kind of light deficit can not be fixed by strategic use of desk lamps. Not to mention, the architect obviously had something against outlets.  There are TWO in the study.  Two.  I thought there was some unspoken rule about one per wall, at least. 

Which means it's time to call the electricians.  Sigh. 

In the meantime, I'm revising Sylvie 2 (aka Dead and Gone) in the dark, which is, at least, appropriately atmospheric. 

Currently reading: Vicious Circle by Mike Carey.