Light Bulbs, Batteries, Zippers and Toilet Seats

Much of the first few months of retirement involved beating back the forces of chaos, entropy and decay.

A new, $5 cell phone battery is better than getting locked into another two years of cell phone service.

6500K compact florescent lights beat back depression and save a few $ in utility costs.

Parka zippers, two-for-five dollars from Amazon or a new $65 work coat?  No contest.

Like a shot of grease in every zerk, a small investment of time and effort can forestall large cash outlays.