What ever happened to colored toilet paper?  When I was a kid, it came in pastel yellow and blue and pink.  Now it is just plain white.  Is it because people would rather have strong and absorbent?  Or is it because the pastels no longer match the color decor of the bathrooms?

If you want to get the most out of your advertising budget, be sure to advertise where everyone will see it; on your plumbing.

While saving 25% may be a bargain for some people, I doubt that they will get many takers in Lowell.

Pepsi is now offering an 1893 version of its products.  I have to wonder if the 1893 formula contains ingredients that have been banned by the FDA?

The fiber optic cable that was placed in the ground over 20 years ago is now starting to see a build up of fiber optic plaque.  This plaque creates a fiber optic haze so to speak and is diminishing the performance of the cable.  But engineers have discovered that by attaching a saw tooth light generator to the fiber, most of the plaque can be dislodged.  It then settles harmlessly to the bottom of the fiber.

Technology, where would we be without it.

I guess Mountain Dew is trying to keep up with the craft beer craze that is sweeping the nation.  They are now offering a “Deeper Darker”  Dew with “Crafted Dark Berry”.  But since they don’t make a diet version, I guess I will pass on trying it.

I needed to join two pieces of copper pipe.  So, I went to the hardware store for a copper fitting.  I started to pick up the one for $1.29 but then I noticed the one for $0.59.  The difference between the two is that the cheaper one has a dimple in the center and the expensive on does not.  Since either one would work for me,  I chose the cheaper one. I am at a loss as to why anyone would want the expensive fitting.

I noticed one of these in a Sam’s Club.  You simply insert your Sam’s Club card, watch a short ad and then you receive your free sample.  I guess it is cheaper to set up one of there machines than it is to pay the new minimum wage.  Plus the machine doesn’t require breaks.

The things that you find at Meijer.  Surprisingly, I found these in the baking section and not in the gardening section.  I guess you put them in those special brownies.

Two days later as promised, the audiologist called to tell me that my new hearing aids had arrived.  She then scheduled me for an appointment for later in the week.  Great!

On the appointed day, I arrived, was fitted and programmed.  15 minutes later, I was out the door with my new hearing aids.