Megan, something weird is up, then, because the right ones are very bright.

They do make brighter versions of the CFLs, so you should be able to get one that let's you see better in the kitchen.

However, they should be lasting longer than it sounds like they are. This makes me wonder if the wiring in your lamps/house is faulty.

This makes me wonder if the wiring in your lamps/house is faulty.

This is very possible. I'm pretty sure it was a home handyman who did it, because the lighting is whack--weird switches and bizarre dimmers. And I know dimmers can screw up the CFLs, but there aren't dimmers in the kitchen. Perhaps I will investigate when I get back from my walk, which I have been putting off all day due to sucky weather. But it's gorgeous now and I have no excuse.

Yeah, incorrectly wired outlets can burn through bulbs quickly, even if the lights come on when you hit the switch.

Says the man who has replaced my front porch light more than his fair share.

Until I clicked the link I was picturing someone who was into lovely Portland Vegan women with Rubenesque figures. Don't know why that, rather than the sandwich crossed my mind, though come to think of it, that would be an extremely focused blog as well.

Hee. Actually a typo on my part -- the sandwich ought to be spelled Reuben.

I didn't rewire your front porch socket, I just changed the bulb!

Right, but that's the point. If it weren't for the old wiring, you wouldn't be changing it so often.

I've tried the Reuben recipe from Vegan with a Vengeance. It's incredibly addictive. (At least, it is when it's made with good sauerkraut -- the crispy kind that's just made with cabbage, water, and salt, no vinegar.)

Der. I get it now, Kristin.