I'm a romantic in so many ways. I'm particularly attracted to some of the devices from the past that were a part of daily life. One of my real faves is the wash basin and pitcher. I think they're ripe for a comeback among the conservation-conscious, while lending a bit of the romantic lifestyle splash of which I speak. Whenever I'm brushing my teeth or washing my hands or face in the bathroom … [Read more...] about A few precious drops
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Refilling your cup
When I set out to write this piece I had no idea how distraught I would find myself in reaction to the research on disposable drink containers. It's amazing to me that in the span of less than a half century we've gone from almost everyone all the time using thermoses for on the go drinks to almost no one using one ever. At least here in the industrialized world. How did we get here? What boggles … [Read more...] about Refilling your cup
It isn’t easy being clean
When I was soaking in a nice hot bath the other day just letting my cares float away it dawned on me—again—what an unrivaled luxury a hot bath is. Throughout most of human history a hot bath was so rare (if it happened at all) as to be beyond the concept of luxury. After all, it was likely shared in small tubs, and therefore in filthy water. Few luxuriate in that. Sure, there were Roman … [Read more...] about It isn’t easy being clean
