The Inventor's Mind

It’s turkey month and I’d like to start off with a list of things I’m thankful for this year:

1. The election is finally over! It was an exciting and enthralling run-up, but I was ready to move on, one way or the other. Hopefully we’ll see some great things from the new guys.
2. Deep-fried turkey: it’s not good for your heart, but it’s good for your soul! Thanksgiving hasn’t been the same since my folks got the fryer. Delicious!
3. The internet: It’s cliché to say, but my job as a professional inventor wouldn’t be possible in the same way without it. The ease of communication with my remote engineers, my manufacturer’s in China, my prototypers, and my webmaster all make this possible. This profession was a lot different (or didn’t really exist) not that many years ago.
4. The Yoropen (www.yoropen.com): this is the first really well executed ergonomic pen and since I started using one I am hooked. It was developed by a Taiwanese inventor. It gives me a case of professional envy! I recommend you all check it out!

   

5. My family: Thanks Family, for all your support! Especially you, Sommer (my wife)!
6. The amazing staff here at Trident Design: as a team we are unbeatable! You should all try and find yourselves in the company of teammates that make your job as satisfying and enjoyable as mine!
7. Great customers: Every week we get emails from our customers thanking us for our attention to service and complimenting our products. We put all of ourselves into our products and our service and it is lovely when it is noticed. Thank you!
8. Downhill skiing season: My favorite outdoor activity is once again upon us! It has the perfect blend of action and gear. You shouldn’t be surprised to find out that I love gear.
9. Acupuncture: I just checked out this Eastern import for the first time recently and have had great results. It doesn’t really hurt too bad, and that’s coming from a bona fide needle-phobe. I recommend it for your chronic pains.
10. I made it another year! That’s right, it’s my birth month. I’m a Scorpio, whatever that means.