I want 5 minutes alone with . . . . .

Yes, yes.  We all know how much brilliant inventors and engineers have contributed to our lifestyles and well-being.  Their knowledge, skill, and inspiration are, well, inspirational.  In full disclosure, though, they’ve also had some lapses that drive us nuts.  On occasion, I’ve written to the manufacturers with simple requests to dismiss or lock up the minds that created some of their products, reinforcing my reputation as a GOM (grumpy old man).  It happens, but it’s all for our collective good.

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