THE POOR WRITERS SPA

Mar 23 2012, 1:04 pm

For those suffering from The Golden Heart, RITA Call excitement/jitters I suggest you relieve tension by going to the Spa.

The Poor Writers Spa.

A lovely way to relax in the privacy of your own home.

Items Needed:

Two hours with no one home.

Device to listen to soothing music.

Book or magazine.

Plain oatmeal.

Paper towels.

Witch hazel.

Lavender bath salts or lavender or rosemary sprigs.

Favorite body oil or cream.

Lawn chair.

Lots of towels.

Robe.

Space heater if you have one.

Mix oatmeal with warm water making a paste and set in bathroom

Turn on music.

Turn space heater to high and close BR door.

Fill tub with hot water. Put in lavender or rosemary.

While tub is filling set up lawn chair and cover with towels.

Bathroom should be getting toasty by now.

Get nekked and soak in tub until water begins to cool.

Climb out and slather body with oil or favorite lotion.

Wrap in a towel or heavy robe.

Cover face and neck with oatmeal paste.

Sit in the chair, prop your feet on the edge of the tub and chill. Listen to calming music or read for 30 to 45 minutes.

Use damp paper towels to remove oatmeal.

Take a long hot shower until the water runs cold.

Use witch hazel on your face (toner).

Re-oil your body.

Turn heater off.

You should feel like a cooked noodle. Limp and relaxed, ready to receive your call.

Good luck.