A Grandfather's Perspective

PESKY TASKS

Cellophane nearly did Papa in the other night. What should have been a joyous time baking cookies became a nightmare. Crushed candy canes were needed. Everyone knows that cellophane was used to wrap candy canes since at 1920. But, the wrap of my youth was always loosey, goosey. It was limply encasing the cane. Air gaps, similar in size to black holes, existed at both ends. A large air bubble was accommodated at the J curve. Lots of places to snag and pull. Or, cut. Or, best yet, rip off with teeth.

Today’s candy canes are snuggly protected under a clinging sheath that defies opening. It is the most advanced process yet developed to render Papa powerless and vulnerable. My self-esteem went south when shrewd lawyers decided that he best defense against product liability was the make it impossible to use a product. Thus, much to my chagrin, courses, degrees and schools that specialize in packaging engineering were created. If any on my grandkids ever wish to pursue “packaging engineering” for sadistic profit please be aware of page 37, paragraph 12, subsection k of my last will and testament.

I’d rather that a progeny develop a new merit badge with the Boy Scouts as a Senior Content Accessible Guide. Just as useful as walking the elderly across a crosswalk. And, safer for the scout.

1 Comment

  1. Ace

    I will be sure to refer to that part of your will, papa!

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