It’s been a warm and sunny summer. A lot of runners don’t bother to put on sunscreen for a run, but I do.

I came across a fantastic sunscreen bargain at the dollar store recently. They were selling sunscreen in gallon containers. I’ve never seen that before. And get this— it was buy one, get one free. With a coupon I had, I got two 1-gallon containers for $1.50.

When I walked out of the store, I was happily calculating how many years until I’d have to buy sunscreen again. However, I ran into a problem that all Spokane area runners should be aware of.

As I rubbed the sunscreen in, it didn’t feel right. I rubbed and rubbed and after ten minutes little had soaked in. I rubbed more and a half hour later I gave up and took the below photo.

I believe this product is paint. Someone has committed an outrageous mislabeling injustice.

I marched back to the store and got my $1.50 back. You should absolutely avoid this brand. The gallon can has a very cheap-looking purple label. 

My face is still covered in white paint which has led to several grievances I want addressed now. I want everyone to stop accusing me of trying to be a ghost. I am not trying to be a ghost. They are creepy and scary. Why would I want to be a ghost?

I’d also want people to stop calling me Casper. That is not my name. And quit pretending that you’re scared when I walk into the room. I’m a friendly person who’s not one bit scary! And stop telling me how surprised you are that I know more words than “boo”. I’m a person, not a ghost!