Modern convenience is a term that has delved into the absurd in recent years, with the advent of the smart phone.  I wouldn't exactly refer to the ability to play Angry Birds while taking a shit a "convenience".  I can't say that I'm huge fan of how many people are now socially or technology connected just about every waking moment.  When it comes to me, sometimes I'm a grumpy cat and just want everyone to leave me the fuck alone.

But when it comes to modern convenience, there are some gems.  A lot of them are simple things.  (It's always the simple things.)  Allow me to give you an example.  On my way home from work last night, it was snowing and fucking cold.  But even so, I needed to stop and get gas for my car, because even though I had no desire to be out in this inconvenience that is called Winter, I didn't want to be stranded from running out of gas, either.  And, since the weather has been very wintry lately, I was low on windshield-washer fluid.  I needed to get some of that, too.

As I was swiping my cards at the gas pump, I noticed that on the screen it was asking me if I would like to buy windshield-washer fluid.  I looked to my right, and there were stacks of it sitting between the pumps.  So I selected yes and it was added to the total of my pumped gas.  I picked up a gallon of fluid and filled my car's reservoir, and tossed the jug into a bin.  I didn't need to cross the windswept tundra that was the parking lot, I didn't need to stand in-line at the checkout, and I didn't need to speak to one of those annoying things...what are they called?  Oh right.  Humans.

This is the kind of modern convenience that I enjoy.