my mom always said dont use things for a purpose for which they were not intended

she was thinking of a time when she cut her hand badly while using a serrated knife to remove a brownie from a pan

she had to go to the hospital for that mistake (which helped her remember how important a lesson it was)

and while i agree with the principle

and i agee it keeps you safe in many circumstances

i also see the need for using things for a purpose for which they were not intended

without this dangerous second type of thinking—invention and art would be crippled

accidental greatness would be stifled

so (as i go through my days) i think (when things are used) about whether theyre being used for the purpose for which they were intended

or not

(and i think about how both are needed)