My favorite non-technological invention in the zip lock bag. I would put everything in one if they had ones large enough. I remember the bad old days when things fell out of bags. No more.
What is yours?
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Your Favorite Invention
My favorite non-technological invention in the zip lock bag. I would put everything in one if they had ones large enough. I remember the bad old days when things fell out of bags. No more.
What is yours?
As a hardcore user of Ziplock bags for my thousands of books in my basement, I have to second your choice.
ReplyDeleteYeah, they are pretty useful. I don't know if they are my favorite invention but they are excellent. We buy them in huge quantities at Costco.
ReplyDeleteJackie says Swiffers.
Jeff M.
Swifters would be right up there.
ReplyDeleteShe also said Lysol or Clorox disinfecting wipes.
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PS - I'd be more likely to go with the VCR 30 years ago or the DVR now.
ziplocks are pretty cool I must admit. my favorite invention is probably the word processor.
ReplyDeleteAs an avid walker and hiker with massive -- dare I say Conan-esque -- thighs (cough), I'd have to vote for the boxer brief. No chafes!
ReplyDeleteIn the absence of the boxer briefs, I'd probably then vote for the Gold Bond Powder.
1. toothbrush
ReplyDelete2. ice maker in the refrigerator / freezer
3. microwave oven
As a sub-invention, the "delete" and "backspace" keys on a computer keyboard. I never got used to the typewriter eraser!
ReplyDeleteLanguage and music are about tied. (You did suggest non-technological, which in a sense no invention is...very much including sealable bags....)
ReplyDeleteThings that make food preparation easier and quicker: the food processor, the immersion blender, the microplaner. I'd also add something I've only seen recently on the grocery shelves, although it may have been around for a while--ginger paste in a tube. I also really love that we can buy Greek-style yogurt now. I used to make it myself by straining regular yogurt through cheesecloth overnight. To be able to buy it is so much more convenient (although I understand there are some environmental concerns with all that whey to dispose of).
ReplyDeleteDeb
I can't imagine the days without toothbrushes. My husband joins Deb in saluting the microplaner. White out would have once made my list.
ReplyDeleteI think language and music came to early for gratitude. I am thinking of what makes my day easier.
Ah. Then potable water (we hope) delivered to the house.
ReplyDeleteIndoor plumbing.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm... non-technical? OK, I'm going to cheat. The remote control. It revolutionised TV watching.
ReplyDeleteBungee cords!
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