My column next week chronicles my skirmish with a fly in the house. I said I got the flyswatter out of the garage and waited to do battle.
After I finished the column, I went to walmart.com, target.com and bedbathandbeyond.com to see if (a) they offered handheld flyswatters for sale; and (b) how much they are these days.
At the three Web sites I typed "flyswatter" in the search box. In all three cases, there were no matches found, except one that offered an electric flyswatter.
I must be old-fashioned. Not only do I use an old handheld flyswatter, I also use a manual toothbrush.
I should pack them up for safekeeping. They may be worth money some day as antiques.