http://shine.yahoo.com/tag/pencil sharpeners http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/inspirational-office-moment-pencil-sharpeners-179593/ Okay, so maybe the idea of needing a pencil sharpener on your desk is sort of antiquated, but I think it&#39;s nice to have something so basic (and even tactile) in a high-tech workspace. Plus, having a nice full cup of sharpened pencils in view might inspire you to practice your handwriting: You <em>do</em> still have to sign credit card receipts and thank you notes, after all. <br><br><img style="width:346px;height:346px;" alt="Photo Credit: Rare Device" title="Photo Credit: Rare Device" src="http://a323.yahoofs.com/phugc/QMvqJ1.DtQaq/photos/ec4359be42355bad93e81d7b09d400ed/mr_109fc52d63b2fc.jpg?ug_____DmKsMsvWL" align="left" height="346" width="346">The &quot;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.raredevice.net/item.php?item_id=844">Pencilvilla</a>&quot; handheld that <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anh-minh.com/weblog/archives/2008/05/looking_sharp.html">Anh-Minh</a> posted last week reminds me of the incense holder from our <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/home/5-thoughtful-mothers-day-gifts-under-40-161748/">Mother&#39;s Day gift roundup</a>. It&#39;s such a charming, simple shape. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.raredevice.net/item.php?item_id=844">$13 at Rare Device</a><br> nospam@example.com () http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/inspirational-office-moment-pencil-sharpeners-179593/#comments http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/inspirational-office-moment-pencil-sharpeners-179593/