Loose Parts by Dave Blazek for April 06, 2023

What is that next to the lamp – a cigar in a holder? A rocket?

Grandpa never had a chance.

He’s asleep Teddy. Let’s Party!

I do identify with this issue. I’ve seen instructions written in 6 point type. Then there are the sadists that print the 100 column wide spreadsheet on a single piece of paper.

Of course, all electronic equipment have raised black plastic letters on a black plastic base.

that’s why I can’t read the small print of paperbacks

I feel your pain, Grandpa.

I’m glad this was written in 12 point ‘Comic’ sans.

We old men do books on tape…

A….toy.

Is this the same publisher that prints the eye test charts?

That same publisher prints ingredient labels for jars of food.

Grandpa’s never been font of bedtime stories.

I bet the kid wishes it was Peter Falk reading the story.

lava lamp

The big print books are the new wave for the older folk who still like to read real books…

Sorry to disagree, Grandpa, but I’ve had to face reality. My eyesight is still very good — never needed glasses — but in the past decade small print has gradually become more of a challenge, and it isn’t the fault of the publishers. Drugstore reading glasses get me through, however. And I’m grateful that phone books have gone the way of the dinosaurs.