THE PENCIL SHARPENER'S DELIGHT

Ah, the gratifying sounds of a well-tuned pencil sharpener. There's something so pleasing about watching those little shavings curl off into the tray. It's a tiny joy that can make even the most mundane task feel bearable. Perhaps it's the rhythmic motion, or maybe it's the promise of a freshly sharpened point ready to tackle any math problem. What