Australia banned the incandescent lightbulb today! Wow. When you consider the impact of this invention just over a century ago (thereabouts) it's pretty amazing to think that this will and should shortly be a thing of the past. New lightbulbs are far more efficient and last much longer. Good on ya', Aussie, for taking the first step.
The strangest part is that I didn't know that the Light Bulb was originally patented by two Canadians (Henry Woodward and Matthew Evans) in 1875 and then sold to Thomas Edison at a later date for $50,000.00. I always learn this type of valuable information about things when they are on their way out! Late bloomer, eh!
It's nice to think that we are moving in the right direction as saving energy for the next generation is of vital importance!
"I can see the light, I can see the light, shinin' on my face" Jeff Healey
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Monday, February 19, 2007
Not for Non Parents
Yep its finally time to talk about how amazing it has been watching my son grow over the last 2 months. Nolan is growing quickly and smiled for the first time today. There have been half smiles and kinda smiles but today was the first day where he smiled for an extended period of time. It was awesome! It seems like such a tiny inconsequential thing but it made me realize how rare and special a moment it was. It's the moment, in fact, that I would like to never see end. If all else is trouble and strife, as long has he has that smile, I will too. It was more infectious than a yawn.
It also begs the thought about how long the smiles will last? Where do they go? Will someone else take it away? How come certain people never stop smiling? Why depression?
I obviously don't have the answers but I have to say that the pursuit of happiness has been a common thread in both my life and my wife's... and I hope it is in yours as well. Just try and remember that things are never as bad as they seem and if they are, then they can only get better!
I wouldn't say that I am the eternal optimist (I complain about a lot of things in fact) however it pays to keep it in perspective. Have a great day!
It also begs the thought about how long the smiles will last? Where do they go? Will someone else take it away? How come certain people never stop smiling? Why depression?
I obviously don't have the answers but I have to say that the pursuit of happiness has been a common thread in both my life and my wife's... and I hope it is in yours as well. Just try and remember that things are never as bad as they seem and if they are, then they can only get better!
I wouldn't say that I am the eternal optimist (I complain about a lot of things in fact) however it pays to keep it in perspective. Have a great day!
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