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Change of Question

I remember this question from before. The daily prompt asks – If you could un-invent something, what would it be?

Yep, found my answer to this from back in 2024 in a post titled Take It Back and it’s pretty much the same. Except I’d add that I’d un-invent this question.

So instead, I’ll answer the question – What should I accomplish today. I’d like to take my better half out to lunch or dinner. If there is snow, I’d like to snap a few frames. I’m going to knock out 2-3 more designs and maybe another 15-20 prints.

At least an hour on the treadmill. Watch some football and continue the basement cleaning. Write or call my children. Call one of my best friends who just returned from vacation. Crank up the fireplace and maybe fall asleep in front of it.

Of course I’ll write, download, edit and even pick up a brush. Maybe continue sanding down 4 wooden mugs that I’m going to do some carving with.

Providing I’m given the privilege of waking up later this morning, I hope to accomplish this and much more.

I’m thinking Spring to keep from being depressed. Photo by Mike Hartley


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Take it back

If you could un-invent something, what would it be? Asks this Bloganuary question of the day.

The Smartphone – one of the worst things for society. It has stopped people from interacting.

Weapons of War – having matured and refined it enough to the point where we can clean the face of the planet if a few people choose to do so.

The Lawnmower – Having spent a lot of time on one and behind one, I’ve fantasized about just letting it grow and pretending they didn’t exist.

No mowing today. Guess we will wait for spring to open the shed. Photo by Mike Hartley

Money – I think the saying/quote goes “the love of money is the root of all evil”. That might be a bible verse. I’ll have to go look it up. I could be wrong.

Politics – Like religion meant to appease a specific people but not the whole.

ATM and Self Check Out – I miss the interaction with people.

GPS – Learn where the hell you are. Remember where you have been. Know where you are going.

Spandex – Because some like to stretch limits.

A I – Artificial Intelligence – not a fan because so much potential for wrong. Like most things if used in the wrong way.

Plastics – Cigarettes – Asbestos –