Monday, August 9, 2010

Plus ça change ...

As the old French proverbs states:
"Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose."














"The more things change, the more they stay the same."

This proverb is supposed to be a critical commentary, satirizing improvements as the "Same Old, Same Old".  The photo above is from my favorite Wawa on the planet.  Here you can see the New & Improved Coffee Distribution System (CDS).  What a great change, BUT the coffee stayed the same!  In this case the Same Old, Same Old is just what I wanted.  I mean. Look at all those Coffee Urns ....

If we can maintain the Fundamental Quality of the product, and improve the look, efficacy & practicality of the means by which it is delivered then everyone wins.  Let me get to some preachin':  Too many churches have been watering down the message of the Bible for so long and then simply distribute their sub-standard product in new pots.  The congregation is so enamored by the fancy urns that it doesn't realize that the coffee in weak.  But if a Church has the Strong Gospel Message, and is looking for a more efficient and practical way it getting that message out, then "Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose." 

Chuck (CDS)

3 comments:

  1. Amen to that!

    Also I am duly impressed by your French words with the proper accent marks. :p

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  2. That is exactly 10 more choices of coffee than our local store haa on offer. Now if you want a cuppa tea...........

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