I was reading a recent poll taken of twenty-five U.S. cities in the Washington State Free Press. The paper said, “The poll measured responses on a variety of personal habits.” How proud I... Read more >>

I left from Rhode Island on Sunday in my Vokswagen Jetta, with everything I could fit jammed in the little sedan with me. I was bound for Boulder, Colorado, where I knew exactly two people. I... Read more >>

We have a real problem around here. A problem with no solution, I’m afraid. My son simply can not abide pruny hands. He has coined his pruny hands, “scrumpy hands.” I have no idea... Read more >>

A good shampoo can make your hair look Pantene-commercial worthy. A bad shampoo on the other hand … could make you a candidate for a bride of Frankenstein look-alike contest. Not good. ... Read more >>

Winter can wreak havoc on our skin. From the dry, cold, blustery wind, to the hot, desiccating indoor heat, our skin takes a beating when the thermostat drops. The result is chapped noses and lips,... Read more >>

A new survey found that Americans spend an average of thirty minutes each day in the bathroom, which adds up to almost eight days a year. Now, we’re not sure whether this half hour includes time... Read more >>

I had a dream about my ex-boyfriend. We broke up without saying we broke up, mainly because he’s in a very depressed state or he’s bipolar. (He was lucid enough to tell me this could last... Read more >>

I’ll admit it; I’ve been known to take the luxurious fifteen-minute shower now and then. Sustainability sometimes take a back seat when I’m enjoying a few moments of solitude.... Read more >>

At twenty-two months, my son was recently experiencing a “clingy” stage. It was a Saturday afternoon, and admittedly, it had been a couple of days since my last shower. After all, a shower... Read more >>

There are two types of people in this world—showers and bathers. (Well, I guess a third category would be those who do neither, but I’d rather not explore that.) I’m a lifelong... Read more >>