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Naming Objects Is the Opposite of Thoughtless Consumption. (www.theatlantic.com)
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When we christen cars, instruments, and the other important possessions in our lives, we interact with them differently—and we may be more likely to appreciate them.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

My wine opener (the kind with the two “arms” that swing up and down to drive gears that pull the cork out) is, and forever will be, Mrs. Paddlesworth

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

Mrs Paddlesworth sounds like she knew Mary Poppins