I grew up without showers, in old homes which only had bathtubs.

When Rog and I hooked up and lived on his ranchette where we had to haul all of our own water, I quickly became used to showering with him to conserve water. We still do this, although we usually just get in one at a time, right after the other. It still helps to conserve water, something I feel we all need to do, esp. in the West, in the drought.

Still, I love a good soak in the tub every few weeks with candles, crystals, a cat or two sitting on the edge playing with bubbles. Rog enjoys a good soak now and then, too. If we are esp. grimey, a quick rinse in the shower, after the soak, takes care of it, esp. using a detachable showerhead/hose.

I never feel as though my hair gets rinsed in the shower and I shower at night, but wash my hair in the morning, so it's the kitchen sink for me for that, too.