A little giggle attached to wisdom.
"Silence is golden; duct tape is silver."
What would we do without duct tape? It has quite a history that is too long to write this morning. Both "duck tape" and "duct tape" are a part of the evolution of the tape we know so well today. Both are correct. The brand name of "Duck" was a brilliant marketing play.
Duck/Duct tape has been important in building bridges and making ammunition boxes easier for soldiers to open in war. How many things do we use it for in our homes, at work, and at play? It is found on boats, in campers, and in garages. It is in junk drawers and in offices, too. Countless is a correct answer.
How many times do you see duct tape placed over the mouth in movies to keep someone quiet? Frequently. It must be a staple in the "bad-guy" backpack. I love this scripture:
"Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent." -Proverbs 17:28
Mark Twain rewrote the thought: "Tis better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. Silence and duck/duct tape are good.
Today, I am grateful for duck/duct tape.
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