Gadgets

Household gadgets are something that shouldn't be taken for granted.

Having a washing machine that is functioning, and not laying in innumerable pieces in the laundry room, is one of those ways to remind you just how convenient modern convieniences really are.

My washing machine is fully functioning again. It has been for a couple weeks now. It sure is nice to be able to wash clothes whenever I like. Indeed, it is. So much so, that I'm having a hard time remembering to do my "morning load" like I always used to do.


Another great functioning item in my house is this lovely bread maker.

The long (and boring) story behind the breadmaker:
I never thought I'd be a "bread maker person", but someone gave me a free one once. It made the bread turn grey, so we didn't eat any (I like bacon grease, not other "greases" or unknown additives and preservatives. I was so excited about making my own bread that I immediately picked up a used one at Value Village for $7. It lasted 2+ years, so I think it earned it's keep! When it had the biscuit, some kind individual snagged up a free one for me from her mother, so now I have another one!! It also has some added great features--including a GOOD recipe book, a poweroutage stopper feature (it doesn't stop baking the bread mid cycle if the power accidentally flickers or I accidentally unplug it (this had been a problem MULTIPLE times with the other one)...I'll spare the rest of the details...
The conclusion is I'm happy with my breadmaker.
(The cute helper did not come with the free breadmaker.)


If you look on the far left you can see my "eclectic" faucet. It was a cool vice grip handle, for those rednecks out there. (Which includes me, obviously.) Another feature of it was the "transitional off" spot, also known as the "never can turn off the water unless you've got the magic touch" feature, which, I'm sure, our water meter checkers were loving. It also had the bonus "continual dripping" package which would make use of itself whenever an indivudual (being me) was too lazy or frustrated to find the off spot back.

But now my eclectic faucet has been replaced with a non-redneck (read: boring) new one that actually TURNS OFF EVERY TIME and RIGHT AWAY.
It is pretty amazing.

I am truly living a life of astounding luxury.

May I never forget it.