Plank Story Natural Deodorant

I’m occasionally told I’m crunchy and I always sort of cringe.  That’s not how I see myself, but then I tell a story like this:

All my siblings were in Connecticut a few weeks ago to celebrate my dad and stepmom’s 30th wedding anniversary.  We had a variety of activities planned—dinner, boat cruises, museum tours.  And the weather was beautiful for outdoor activities, except for the fact it was 95-degrees with 100% humidity (perhaps slight exaggeration, but not much). With my brother and sister-in-law in front of the Derby House, Salem, MA With my brother and sister-in-law in front of the Derby House, Salem, MA

After picking my brother up at the airport, we met in Salem to tour the Derby House.  I’d been teaching all day.  It was hot and my sister-in-law asked if I used all natural deodorant.  She was thinking of switching and wondered if I thought it work.  “Yes,” I exclaimed exuberantly.  It is moments like these where I’m actually excited to talk about my choice of deodorant that makes me realize I just may be a little bit crunchy.   “Do you ever smell?” she […]