This is so interesting. I tried two months of water-only washing (hair, body, face), and while I still do that with my face, my hair and body were greasier and smellier, respectively. But my hair's on the shorter side right now, and I so get what you're saying about long hair being different. When my hair was super short, I had to wash it every day or it was an oil slick. I'm back to my conditioner-only washing, once or twice a week. Still weird, but works for me.
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I am so forwarding this to Sam. He's been experimenting with making his own mayo and other condiments. Thanks for the recipe!
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Congratulations! Happy belated blogiversary. :) Six years is pretty dang impressive.
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I totally loved your presidents references. Mice are so cute…outside. Or in a pet store. Not making nests and pooping in closets. You did the right thing.
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Now I'm wondering what I just said to you. Also, I need a cupcake.
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Love.

Ok, this is all seriously making me laugh. And I have a sleeping baby here, so that's not fair.
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Thank you so much for this article! I'm here today via Anktangle's Sunday Surf. When we applied for healthcare assistance so our son could have surgery at 1 (we have private insurance where we would have to pay the ~$,8000 out of pocket), I was appalled at how applicants are treated. We didn't qualify, because we had too many assets, but it was eye-opening to experience the hot shame when I was on the phone hearing them explain to me how worthless we were for even asking for help. Fortunately, the hospital stepped in and paid for the surgery for us (!). But ever since then, I've been doubly aware of how much prejudice and stigma there is out there for anyone who dares to seek assistance. Thanks so much for writing about this so openly.
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Ha ha, that's funny, because I've already scheduled a card sharp post! :) I was talking with my husband about it the other day, and he thought card shark sounded so much more reasonable. But I love learning the etymology for things like that, and seeing how language changes over time. And I love learning old expressions and bring them back into vogue — I'll help you out with bee's knees if you'd like. ;)

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