@del Pole dancing or (Fluthering) is great exercise. You go, girl!
@Rhondia Welcome to the collectiove. Perhaps you should review the Fluther Guidelines before asking a question. You may also want to observe for a while or answer to dip your toe (er, tentacle) into the water.
I am continually shocked by the steep rise in costs of food and other staples. As recently as a few months ago, my brand and size package of toilet paper (definitely a staple) was selling for $5.99. Today it was $7.49. Percentage-wise, that is an enormous increase.
(Welcoming help from math mavens for the actual calculation—I can do it, but I hate to).