“One day at a time” is a phrase people use to instill a sense of patience during times of change. It helps someone focus on the moment at hand and do what they can right now. We may have a vision of how we would like things to change, but if our expectations are unrealistic, the pace of change can be daunting and feel frustrating. Introducing new engineering technology or even a new type of plumbing fixture is no different. Take the bidet for instance.
Bidets are a different type of plumbing fixture that have gained popularity in recent years, partly due to our proclivity to hoard toilet paper. A bidet is an auxiliary plumbing fixture that directs a gentle spray of water at a person’s underside, cleaning the perineum (area between the scrotum and anus). Bidets were originally invented as a standalone fixture, in the days of chamber pots and before water closets had been invented. Before the advent of modern plumbing, frequent bathing was not common so it made sense to have a fixture that would wash your posterior after using the bathroom.