Ozzed By Doctor Oz.

I am sure the good TV doctor means well, but all of his latest and greatest health tips is making my life miserable.  It seems like every week there is some new and earth shaking vitamin, procedure and/or food supplement that will extend your life and help you to lose weight.  Unfortunately, there are those in my life who think that I should follow his advice completely.  And while I am not opposed to his advice, I would really rather wait for other medical experts to concur.

Kojak Eat Your Heart Out.

Back when Telly Savalas played the role of Kojak, he shaved his head for the part. And by doing so, his shaved head became an American icon.  This, in turn, inspired many other balding men to do the same.  Unfortunately, there are now so many men with shaved heads that they are all starting to look alike.

Lemon Aids.

I saw a video clip on how you can use a lemon to start a fire.  So, you should always carry a lemon with you when you are walking in the woods just in case you get lost and need to start a fire.  Of course, it might be easier just to carry a cigarette lighter with you.

Hearing Aid Stores.

For as long as I can remember there have been multiple places to purchase eye glasses in Lowell.  But when it came to hearing aids, Grand Rapids was the closest option.  Now suddenly, Lowell has not one but two places to purchase hearing aids.  I guess the population of Lowell is getting older.

Cigarette Vending Machines.

When I was in high school, cigarette vending machines were very popular.   And since there was no one present to supervise cigarette sales from these machines, a whole lot of cigarettes were purchased by minors even though the signs on the machines prohibited such sales.  Those who were inclined to smoke illegally were also willing to purchase cigarettes illegally in spite of the signs.  Kind of like “Gun Free Zones”.