Conserving Water

It seems to be more of a small town problem rather than a plague of larger urban areas. Life is a little bit slower, neighborhoods are a little bit safer, and homemakers are a little bit more creative. Yes, I'm talking about putting small plants on the back of toilets or in other strategic locations in and around the guest bathroom. It's a nice decoration, rustic and cozy, and it does its part to help hide odors on normal occasions. But there is a darker side - you need to watch out when throwing a party, especially if alcohol is involved.

After a few beers, guests are gripped be the unrelenting urge to "water" the bathroom plant. It's drying out right in front of them, the door is locked for privacy, and the drunken feeling of goodwill to all men and other living things is almost tangible.

I must admit I felt this on more than a few occasions at a Christmas Eve Party last night and did my part. And I was releived to find that I was not alone. Even during my first trip to the bathroom, I noticed a small puddle forming underneath the fern's basket. You should've seen how much it grew as the night wore on and the eggnog dissappeared. Merry Christmas!