We all love to dream up new concepts, don’t we? Here are a few from my imagination. They are not patented or trademarked, so take them and call them your own if you want.
A human kite: Years ago I used to design and build kites while living alone in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. I always thought hang gliders are like kites. Since there isn’t much altitude in Michigan, I wondered if you could use them in high wind, instead of from high hills. If tied to the ground by a strong line, you would rise up into the air in a hang glider, just like a kite. When done, just detach the line and glide back down.
Magnetic paintings: Made from a flat “canvas” of magnetic material, and an assortment of many colors of iron dust or small shavings. Just apply the metal dust carefully to create any picture you can imagine. Something like a Buddhist sand mandala, it could be very intricate and beautiful, but slightly more permanent. It could even be hung from the wall.
When you want to start a new painting – wipe it clean. The colored metal dust couldn’t be salvaged and separated, but this is a good thing from a marketing standpoint, since...