When you have virtually everything you need (and even before), it is sometimes a good idea to establish a sort of "public gift registry". Some people collect pigs or penguins or ladybugs. For example, from the number of clocks and puzzles (and puzzle clocks) around our house, you could get the idea that I enjoy collecting clocks and puzzles. The fact is I do. And a clock or puzzle will always be a welcomed gift.
So this Christmas Ed and Tiff presented me with this beautiful "Gear" clock that has several gears on the front of the clock which turn when the clock goes. As near as I can tell there is no useful purpose for these visible gears which makes the clock all that more interesting. Does it now represent the typical organization which appears to be a well oiled machine but, in fact, includes several people, maybe even the most visible, who are nothing but window dressing? They serve no practical purpose. Or does it mean that even someone who appears to have no practical purpose is still useful for entertainment or "art"?
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