Today I had a very special delivery — a case – count 'em, 80 rolls – of toilet paper!  Courtesy of my  son’s very thoughtful girlfriend and a real savings windfall, to say nothing of the fact that I won’t have to shop for toilet paper for at least two months, that is if my family members spend a little more time away from home!

My mother was all about stocking up on paper products – paper towels, napkins, paper plates, and the most important, toilet paper.  From the day I got married, my closets were full. Because she lived in another state, she wanted to make sure we always had enough while she was gone. As child after child was added to the family, storage space was at a premium! The first time I ever ran out of toilet paper was the month after my mom died. I sat in the bathroom and cried like a baby. It’s funny how the most unusual things will prompt an emotional upheaval.

Now, once I find a place to stash all these rolls, I’ll get to work on the paper towels. After all, the holidays are around the corner, and since Martha Stewart doesn’t live here, paper products (recycled, of course) are the name of the game!