In England, Elizabeth I declared that she bathed once a month “whether I need it or not.” _http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=wq.essay&essay_id=369017_ (http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=wq.essay&essay_id=369017) In a message dated 2/25/2008 9:03:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
i didn't think i had anything to add when someone asked recently what types of things mundane things people could do to reduce consumption- i forget how it was phrased- but thought of something really basic and important the other day when showering. one thing we all do in my house is that we don't shower every day. some people get upset at the thought of this, but i think that's been conditioned into us more than it is a point of health or cleanliness or anything. we began it for practical reasons- in the winter showering every day causes our skin to dry out so we began showering every other day. not only does it help with the state of our skin (skin creams are rarely necessary), it reduces the amount of soap and shampoo we use, the amount of water, and energy for heating water. i really do love to shower so i reward myself by taking a slightly longer shower on shower days, but ultimately we are using far fewer resources than other families of smaller size. (there are five of us in my house) -marlo Marlo Capoccia Garden Gate www.gardengatedelivery.com _______________________________________________ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598) _______________________________________________ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org
