As I awoke this morning, I was greeted by quite a sight. The sun was up and its light, diffused and reflected off of the trees outside, was filtering in through the slats in the blinds to illuminate my wifes face. Her face was a picture of serenity. The delicate texture of her skin almost glowed, helping to make the whole scene give me a warm, fuzzy feeling all over. Well, not quite all over in fact! I had to tear myself away from this lovely scene. I had a python to syphon and the only thing of beauty that I wanted to see at that time was elsewhere.
As I came downstairs this morning, I was greeted by quite a sight. The sun was up and its light, diffused and reflected off of the trees outside, was filtering in through the shower curtain to illuminate a large piece of porcelain. Its seat a place of serenity. The delicate texture of its surface glowed pristine and white, giving me an immense feeling of forthcoming relief. As I sat there, on this monument to man’s creativity, I thought about the scenes that had greeted my eyes already this day.
It seems strange to me that the face of a special woman can bannish most thoughts from ones mind whereas a large piece of porcelain has the power to inspire and arrange many great ideas in a mans head. How many great inventions have been dreamed up while on the throne? I’d wager that far fewer come from looking at a beatiful woman. The womans face may make a man want to do special things but it is the toilet that inspires him most!
Beauty is said to be in the eye of the beholder. Sometimes it depends on what the beholder happens to be holding at the time. The choice of eye can also make quite a difference.
Robin, I love you.
Thomas Crapper, I salute you!
Thomas Crapper, I have just found after some research, did not invent what he is famous for inventing. However, his work brought the toilet into the modern era and he should still be applauded for his services to mankind. If I ever win the lottery, I’ll be visiting Thomas Crapper and Company to purchase one of their works of art. Take a browse through their catalogue. I especially like the low-level cistern with its beer handle!