Can't Buy That in Norway

Items I miss:

Blistex- they have all sorts of strange Chapstick-style lip stuff, but I prefer Blistex.

Aveeno Shaving Cream- where do I begin? Most shaving cream is nothing but air and cheap fragrance- and is just as effective. Aveeno really does the job. It is fragrance-free and powered by oats. I have been substituting the kind of cream that comes in a little jar, but even that has fragrance. Why does everything have to smell all the time?

Mitchum Clear Scent-free Deodorant- says it is so effective you can skip a day- but I don't know about that. Again, it works and it is fragrance-free. It probably still is loaded with aluminum and does all sorts of nasty things, but I like it. It works. I have used it for years.

In googling Mitchum, I discovered there was quite a stir about their new Mitchum Man ad campaign. If you hit refresh a few times, you'll see what I mean. And, by the way, I didn't have anything to do with planning our wedding.

Blue Moon Beer- the Belgian wheat beer made in America (and priced accordingly). I have managed to find a few decent beers, including real Belgian wheat beer brewed in Belgium- or even better, German weiss bier. But priced at more than a bottle of wine, I can't afford them. At the rate we are going, I will only be drinking tap water before long.

In searching for the Blue Moon website, I was shocked to discover that they are owned by COORS?! I honestly had no idea. I beg for forgiveness. You might want to stay away from their website- it seems you need to enter your birthdate to view each and every page.

Rome- the new HBO series. It wouldn't surprise me if it eventually made it here, like Six Feet Under. Actually, they can get away with showing these on broadcast television- uncensored. Take that, Dr. Dobson! I find it very interesting that in Norway, families come first. Apparently showing the Chappelle Show uncensored or an R-rated movie does not completely destroy the moral fiber around here.

While I don't miss it yet, I am sure I will miss having some extra horsepower under the hood when we buy a car. Everything is underpowered around here. On the other hand, gas mileage is good.