Products and Poems: 2023

Thursday, December 14, 2023

When I read medium chain triglycerides on this ingredient list, I had no
idea what they were. I had the feeling I shouldn't be buying this popcorn,

but I bought it anyway.

Before I ate the popcorn, I looked up what medium chain triglycerides

were, and I immediately knew I wasn't gonna eat much of it at one time.

According to Webmd.com, MCTs can cause stomach upset. I had cramps

every morning for the two days I had eaten the popcorn. I won't be buying

anything with MCTs in it again.

On Drugs.com, it says medium chain triglycerides are a medical food. I

didn't buy popcorn for medical reasons...I just wanted a snack!

I ordered every free COVID test I could when the government was
offering them. I used a few tests, but I have a lot left. The FDA has

extended some of the expiration dates, so don't get rid of your ex-

pired tests until you look at the FDA's website to see if your tests

are still good.

I have a box that says the test expired in 2022, but on the inside the

test liquid says it expires in 2024! So, open up the box and read the

actual product to see if it's still usable.

If you're sick, even if it feels like a cold, go ahead and test yourself.

You need to know if it's COVID in case you begin to feel worse, and

you need to stay away from others, so you won't make them ill too.

Tag and Box Obsession Poem

I can't help it...I have an obsession with tags
I also keep boxes and fabric bags

Plastic containers and bubble wrap

And the thing shower curtains come in with the plastic snap

And every ribbon wrapped around anything

I could use this again...I could make a sling!

I read every box, and even the fine print

Did you know they put chemicals in this mint?

This clear zip-up pouch is really neat

I can use it again...it will be a treat

Deodorant containers are interesting to read

And food labels tell you how many they'll feed

You probably think my fascination is strange

But it's something I don't expect I'll ever change.