Archive for October 13th, 2009
Watching the Time
My grandparents had a big clock than hung on the wall and loudly announced each hour and half hour. I loved that clock and am not sure what happened to it. It still lives in my memory and, although it never awakens me any more, it will be there announcing a new hour. Now I just think of that old clock as I look at the new ones and wonder what special memories they will awaken in those who own them.
It is interesting to ponder the use of clocks. When we see one that looks sleek and modern, we think of a desk with a busy accountant or secretary checking to see how much time is left before their work is due in a meeting. Then we see a useful timepiece and wonder if some cook watches to see if the cake is almost done. Maybe the farmer is awakened about 5 A.M. by his loud alarm clock and knows he has to get up and start the days chores. We must face it. Time passes and we live by the clock. Oh, well. If it were not for that we probably would not enjoy our vacations so much.