Wherein the Greeks defeated Mr. Tooth Decay with a powerful combination of oysters and tree sap. I remember commercials for Crest toothpaste from the 1970s–1980s with the “Crest Team,” a nicely diverse group of toothpaste-squirting superheroes, battling the dastardly Cavity Creeps to save the floating city of Toothopolis. While these were supposed to inspire me … Read More
Hygiene
Washed, Oiled and Ready for Action
A clean baby is a well-adjusted baby…but might also be tastier to the livestock. The well-appointed modern baby has a wide array of tubs, sponges, washcloths, towels, play-toys and other items to make bath time fun and, most importantly, safe. Guides on the Internet give advice on when and how to bathe babies and provide … Read More
Splish, Splash, I Was Takin’ a Bath
In which cleanliness is next to neighborliness, and might also be next to the charcuterie. Are you one of those people who enjoys a long, relaxing bubble bath? Perhaps, after a hard day at work, you like to sink into a tub for, as Calgon puts it, “uniquely exhilarating bath and body experiences that stimulate … Read More
