Since my wonder spouse and I are retired we do have an ample amount of discretionary time. Some of that time we spend doing volunteer work and other worthwhile things.
However, when all of the important and semi-important things are done, we sometimes indulge in our greatest weakness (no, not drinking). We enjoy putting together jigsaw puzzles. We have a large table and excellent lighting in our basement rec room, and can take many days if necessary to finish a puzzle.
When you think about it logically, putting together a jigsaw puzzle is a huge waste of time. First we sort through all the pieces to find the edge pieces, then assemble them into the frame of the picture, then piece by piece fit all of the other pieces together.
Finally, finally it's finished. We can look at it with a great sense of accomplishment. We have completed 500, 750, 1000 and 2000 piece puzzles over the years. Then we break it all apart, put the puzzle back in its box, being very careful not to lose any pieces, and set it aside to donate somewhere, sometime.
Recently we discovered a way to keep our hard work. If a puzzle was particularly challenging or we just like the picture, we can save it by putting specially made backing material on the puzzle, then framing it in a poster frame and hanging it on the wall for all to see and admire. But only if they come down to our basement rec room. We have not yet resorted to hanging preserved puzzles in our living room. Give us credit for a little couth.
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