Ebbie, I hold my key ring in my fist and touch something metal with it. it dissipates the charge so you don't get a concentrated zinger.

I don't like to use fabric softener in the wash; it's a bit itchy. This may cause excesive static cling ...

Fred, I suggest klearning how to do the yogic spinal twist. or move to southern california; there every other person is going to have the answer to your problem. or I can give you the name of my shrink.