Dear Reader Column 6-28-05

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Dear Reader,

Underwear, nail polish, and lipstick--I always stock up--because I know from past experience that the next time I try to replenish my dwindling supply, my brand will be discontinued. It never fails.

What should be a quick run into the store experience--grab my size and color--turns into a "new opportunity for discovery," as the sales clerk explained it to me, when I asked her why they weren't selling my brand of underwear anymore. I don't need new opportunities for discovery. It took me hours to "discover" the underwear I have on. Six months ago I searched ten stores and spent and entire day to find something that fit just right, and now she's telling me that it's discontinued?

I'm convinced that the phrase, "they don't make your brand anymore," is why people walk around wearing tattered looking underwear. If comfortable underwear weren't so difficult to come by, mothers wouldn't have to spend so much time worrying and reminding their kids: "Be sure to wear your good underwear--just in case you're in an accident."

Thanks for reading with me. It's so good to read with friends.

Suzanne Beecher
Suzanne@DearReader.com
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Comments

[Cathy Day]

Hi, Suzanne. it's been a pleasure to read your column and read some great books! I can certainly commiserate with your column today-I too, have found that just about everything I really like is always discontinued. I even have to order tissues on-line (Kleenex menthol)! Just last weekend I found out that local stores are discontinuing the Yankee candle sachet packets, but I found them on-line too. But who knows for how long??? It also happened to my favorite bottled water and it happens at the grocery store all the time. I don't know why they don't notify me and let me stock up!!
Also, I was sad to hear about the death of your mother. It was just a little while ago when she had visited you in Florida if i recall. How is your step-father and more importantly, how is her dog? My heart breaks for animals that lose their people. I hope the dog is some consolation for your step-dad. Take care and keep up with the great columns and books. Take care, Cathy Day Richmond, VA