@JonnyP: I was not aware of this painting's existence or its message, and now I've learned something for the day.

@SKiTz: Definitely agree, good call sir.

I would probably just go show all the bums what they can aspire to.

Funny, I was just looking into buying a similar hand-crank grinder that came highly recommended, Hario's Skerton burr grinder:

There is a quicksilver clone called Mighty Box that has great potential, but it needs help to become stable. I do use it though, and it works wonderfully!

One of the best editorials I've read in a very long time. Well put, sir!