A Lesson In Conservation

Our parents teach us many important things as we grow up.  I feel a need to impart some of the wisdom my father has bestowed upon me over the years.

This is lesson 1- How to Conserve Toilet Paper

It’s a time of crisis.  You only have a small amount of toilet paper left and for whatever reason, you won’t be able to get anymore for several days.  Fear not!  Toilet paper conservation is simple!

STEP ONE:

Take one square of toilet paper.

STEP TWO:

Fold said sheet in half as shown-

STEP THREE:

Fold in half again as shown-

STEP FOUR:

Tear the front corner (where all the folds meet!) off as shown-

BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS SMALL CORNER PIECE- IF YOU LOSE IT, YOU’RE IN TROUBLE!

STEP FIVE:

Unfold both the square and the small torn out piece.  I repeat, DO NOT lose the smaller piece!

STEP SIX:

Put your finger through the hole in the square of paper-

STEP SEVEN:

Wipe.  No photo available, use your imagination!

STEP EIGHT:

Use the small piece of paper to clean out from under your fingernail-

There you have it.  A simple 8 step process that ensures you are doing what’s best for our planet.  Sheryl Crow would be proud of you.