The State of Light Bulbs Today

Have you tried to purchase a light bulb recently?  It is quite an experience.

Due to the legislation for ecological reasons, many sizes, types, and brands are no longer available.  I understand this.  Saving the Earth is a good thing.

However..... when we remodeled our bathroom several years ago, new lighting was installed.  A new fixture over each sink.  Each fixture has three bulbs.  These are clear glass, 75 watt, normal size.  And evidently these were on the "hit list" and no longer available.  Since they were installed by our contractor, I have no idea where he got them.

As I spent some time yesterday in the bulb aisle of Lowe's, I found clear bulbs of either 200 watt or 25 watt.  And those were either huge bulbs or very small, or unique shapes.  I found that many standard bulbs simply are not for sale any longer.  Newer style bulbs are more expensive.  I finally found some 75 watt, eco-friendly, higher cost bulbs.  They don't match the originals in the lighting.  But we will have to switch over as they burn out.  Sigh.  The good news is that this new one is a lot brighter than the originals.  Progress.  Time moves on.

In other news, we are doing well.  We've had some more rain.  The temperatures are creeping back up to HOT.  Life is good.

Stay safe!