Clocks

In our bedroom, we have 2 clocks. The first is an alarm clock at the head of our bed. The other, a digital clock we have inside our entertainment center. The first problem is our alarm clock runs fast. It is not unusual to set the clock, then a week later it is already a few minutes fast. The second problem is our entertainment center clock runs slow. It can be set properly, then a few days later it is behind by a couple minutes. The entire thing is maddening.

The funny thing is that I have never thought about returning those clocks, to the store I purchased them, because they are defective. But, when you really think about it, they are defective. Sure they keep some sort of time, but not accurate time. Most other products that are not working, even a little bit, we have no problem returning as defective to get a replacement. But clocks, we just accept them no matter how fast of slow they run.

What if other products we just kept, even if they were a little off? Could you imagine a lasik eye doctor that had a laser that every third day it would make an incision slightly off where the doctor intended it. That doctor would get a new laser pronto. How about a chef that had a range that every couple of days it would heat things hotter and cause everything to burn? That chef would be looking for another range.

It seems like we have been giving clocks a free pass to be as wrong as they want to be. I think it is time I bought a new clock that can keep accurate time. Of course, then I would not have my clock to blame, if I am running late. Maybe I will keep my clock after all.