I was thinking about the proliferation of creature comforts during the second half of the 20th century. The list is incredibly long now, due mostly to the strides technology has made.
TV and radio were around before 1950, but I think we’ve just about reached the point where every household has one of each. Okay, maybe not EVERY
mmm… my computer! Aside from that my vehicles… the larger one in particular. Toaster, microwave… uh, the list goes on! Glad to be living in the time that I am!
Electricity! Without that, all the other items become worthless.
HA! I didn’t even think of a toaster, and I need to add it to my “necessary” list. The SUV, too…
Without electricity or batteries, none of our “comforts” would be worth beans! See the post on 1902 for more.