Friday

As a kid I would go to the bank with my Dad every Friday afternoon to cash a check so that we would have cash for the weekend.  Once the ATM machine was invented, my Dad and I would spend our Friday afternoons getting sno-cones (my favorite flavor was grape) and watching my brother play baseball.  I remember one time sitting at the top of the bleachers and falling off backwards.  I ended up in a trash bin full of newspaper, unharmed.  My Dad decided to jump after me (I guess he thought he could catch me in mid-air?) and he ended up with a sprained arm.

Benson & Oliver lounging in Palm Springs

Fast forward 25 years and I realize it’s the invention of wireless technology that allows me the freedom to work poolside in Palm Springs.  What a great way to spend my Friday afternoon after a long week.

I wonder what technology will do for us next?  So far, the ATM and wireless technology has freed up my Friday afternoons for sno-cones, baseball games and working while lounging in Palm Springs.  Maybe someone will invent technology for Dad’s to fly so they can catch their children when they fall off the top of bleachers.

Have a great weekend - Kenneth

P.S.  Copy and paste the link below to your browser.  This is an article I contributed to about designing open spaces. Enjoy!

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_room_design/article/0,,HGTV_3497_5562300,00.html