An Eulogy for “Mr. Sunshine”
My Amazon purchase history says I bought this on December 26, 2020. Today, the dog got ahold of him (I don’t want to think about why or how) and chewed holes in the soft silicone, so it is sadly time to say goodbye. Mr. Sunshine remained a steadfast companion through lockdown, when I was cloistered alone in my apartment. I had previously been more of an outside enjoyer, and he provided me a refreshing change of perspective. He was just the right combination of firm interior and soft, pliable exterior, and it was fun to cycle through the patterns and power levels to dial in just what the moment called for. And the cheerful yellow color grew on me as he earned his nickname. Battery life was never a problem as long as I remembered to attach the charger every so often, and even now, 5-ish years on, he never showed any signs of fatigue. I only used him in the bath once, and it took a long time to work up the nerve. As I’m still here to tell the tale, it worked just fine. I had low expectations considering the price, and he exceeded every one of them. Good night, sweet prince. Read more




















