Joy Arrives in a Recycled Box

I bought Pangea Organics Canadian Pine with White Sage shower gel at Organic Bliss in Ann Arbor a long time ago. Savoring the fragrance, I've smelled it more than used it. The aroma is natural and pungent and I can instantly transport myself to a Michigan pine forest, see sunlight flitting in the boughs, hear the wind in the tall pines and my own childlike laughter. Like most favorite things, it's almost gone, and expensive for my budget. I looked longingly on the internet once more, and was happy to find the washing-up and pine forest transport portal comes in a more cost-effective bar soap. The package arrived today in 100% post consumer recycled packaging. And the box the soap comes in has spruce tree seeds with instructions to plant. For the cost of a bar of soap, I can be clean, ecologically responsible and happy all in one package. Instant bliss, and more joy to follow as the spruce germinates, roots and grows.

Vacations for the Caint

Caint afford, caint leave, caint go, caint ditch deadlines. I need a vacation. So I'm having one right now. I've got an hour. I went outside and smelled the cooler night air. Michigan has nice nights in August, and I'm enjoying this one. I had a cool shower with my favorite (saved for hour vacations) gel - Pangea Organics Canadian Pine and White Sage. I stayed in the shower until I smelled like the Michigan UP pine woods. I'm playing my favorite music. I have a cold, cold Full Circle beer from New Holland Brewing (Art in Fermented Form - who can resist that tagline?) The sheets are laundered and smell sweet. I won't be back from vacation until morning. I'm away from my desk. I will not be checking voicemail, email, or my pulse. I love vacations.