A while back I was tasked with polishing some chalices, candle followers, and patens. Polishing a chalice is simple: apply the metal polish and use a soft towel to clean it. These chalices, I thought, had seen better days. There was no luster or sheen on them, they were completely dull and tarnished. But, as I polished them I realized how long it took to clean just one. I realized that I was being too soft and careful with [...]