Soap is soap is soap
The next time you purchase a detergent, remember that the odour, colour and degree of foaming are all calculated to enhance your satisfaction with the cleaning property. Nothing to do with reality. Feel better now? I’ve known that for a very long time. My father “made” shampoo in a factory. We received industrial quantities of the batch of the week. All an illusion. You pay to be fooled. The bottom line; check for the bargain.
This may not affect you, but if you live in Canada, you should protect your smartphone with a password. Don’t ask why, just do it.
Among my sampled readings today, a comparison of work hours from one nation to another. The conclusion is that most people are willing to work the time needed to get the job done. In certain countries, the employer may try to convince you that giving more for less is a good thing. For the employer…
Thursday, and after shoveling the lane (it really needed the effort, given that we’ve received a lot of unrewarded snowfall). The car can park, again, but I still don’t have a “snow day” in view. I’m sad. Not lazy, sad. A day off would be nice. I think my boss knows. It doesn’t make any difference, given that the storm intensity is beyond corporate control.
A chance to chat with the “new hire” today. Another one in the age group that reminds me “these could be my kids”. They’re not (I don’t believe in nepotism), but the background experience is similar. I’ll ration my words accordingly.
