Posts from ‘December, 2007’

Have you ever longed for a gentle reassuring touch throughout the day? Would you welcome an occasional rub or connection to another without all the messy human entanglements that often accompany such a sweet gesture

We know many of the vices we enjoy actually accelerate our journey towards oblivion. Furthermore, not knowing exactly how fast we’re going is the cause of some considerable anxiety. And anxiety, as you know, makes the time it takes to reach our final destination go even faster! Still not ready to toss [...]

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Thanks to Henry Petroski’s book, “The Toothpick: Technology and Culture,” I’ve learned that the toothpick has both an illustrious history and some interesting applications. But I wonder what Petroski would say about a group of patents I’ve categorized as, “addiction hygiene?”

Years ago, when my niece, my sister’s first born, was only a toddler and I was at a loss for a baby gift, my sister asked me to buy my niece, and goddaughter, her first potty. However, as is the fashion these days the potty couldn’t be just an ordinary potty. That is, [...]