Like most mercantiles, our local grocery store puts age restrictions on the purchase of certain items.

Like eggs.

You have to be at least 21 years old to buy eggs. And they'll card you to be sure.

Likewise for toilet paper. And shaving cream.

Yep, it's Homecoming again. And to minimize the nighttime hijinks, the grocery store will sell those items, and a few others, only to adults.

This week only, of course.

So, if you haven't already stocked up on your party favors, it's too late now. The next nearest major supply of these goodies is 93 miles away.

Unless, of course, you can convince your Mom you really do need three dozen eggs.