The other day I was riding in to work and saw the police had blocked off the street ahead of me. As I got closer I could see that there was an accident in the intersection and the paramedics were working on someone in the street near a wrecked car. I asked the officer if he thought I could pass and he said "Yes, just give them some room - thanks for asking." As I passed I could not see exactly what was going on, but everyone was very subdued. I hope everything turned out OK.
I began to think about how quickly a life-altering accident could happen. I am grateful to
Dr. Nick Holonyak Jr. for making my commute a little bit safer. He was the guy that invented the light-emitting diode (LED) If you have seen me go by on my bike, you know I always have my blinky LED lights on and they are really bright. Not only that but they run for days on a couple of rechargeable AA batteries - Amazing!
What inventions are you thankful for?
Okay I realize I'm lame but my top 3 are:
ReplyDelete3. the washing machine
2. the computer
1. the DVR-how have I lived this long without being able to watch my shows whenever I want?!
Yes, the DVR. I forgot how amazing it was until now I have to live without it.
ReplyDeleteI am also grateful for glasses. The world really is a better place when you can see. :)