January 14th, 2008
Picks, Pans and Pieces of Me.
Whether you’re loveless in London, or merely horny in Hobart, there is help on the way. A new kind of dating service, described in this “Economist” article , The scent of a woman (and a man), will find you a counterpart by comparing your body odor with that of a potential partner. If it weren’t for the rather pricey fee of $1,995 I’d give it shot, even though I can usually smell dissonance a mile away.
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Legend has it my great grandmother had the softest skin in the world, poetry was often written by those who touched her skin, even the undertakers were stunned by the flawless satin-like condition of her derma.
The trick, I have always been told, was Noxzema Skin Cream. Great grandmother was said to have washed her face in Noxzema Skin Cream twice a day for the majority of her life.
As luck would have it I was passing through Giant’s the other day and glanced, as I always do, into the discount/clearance bin. Sitting there were several jars of Noxzema Skin Cream, at the attractive price of two dollars. Remembering the ongoing family dialogue about great grandmother’s skin, I scooped up a couple of bargain priced blue jars.
I utilized this cream in order to see if I could come to my own conclusions and correlate my grandmother’s impeccably supple integument with its use. With the fragrance of eucalyptus in a dental surgery suite, this “non-’greasy” cream burned off one layer of skin every time I used it, and then there was the added benefit of clear sinuses. My work is done here. I am a believer.
Ironically, at least to me of the burnt face, this cream started off as sunburn cream when invented in 1914, by Baltimore pharmacist George Bunting. The name of the skin cream “Dr. Bunting’s Sunburn Remedy” was changed to Noxzema after a customer swore that the cream had “knocked out his eczema”.
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“The Vagina Monologues” starring Mizzy B. Yup Mizzy B is now a certified vagina monologue-er, in a
V-Day San Francisco production of Eve Ensler’s play.
“V-Day is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls.
V-Day generates broader attention for the fight to stop worldwide violence against women and girls, including rape, battery, incest, female genital mutilation (FGM) and sexual slavery.”
Yea, Mizzy B
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Did you know that doormen and contractors have secret lives?
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I’ll leave you with the best line posted in a blog this weekend. Courtesy of Jason. This line hits the spot, and though I could patiently wait for an appropriate post to insert it into, it works for me as is. I’m sure it will work for you to.
“C’est la vie, my friends. C’est la motherfucking vie.”
There is a smell thing going on underneath it all the. I miss the scent of my wife when she’s gone. Two grand is a little steep.
I’ll be sure to stay away from the skin cream. Come to think of it my grandmother had pretty smooth skin too though I’m not aware of any great undertaker conversation about it.
gotta love Jason - who by the way I hear is banned in China and the United Arab Emirates.
A lot of helpful hints here!
For two thousand dollars I’ll use my nose, but I agree there is something to all that.
Burning off skin makes it soft, that’s basically what dermabrasion does?
C’est la vie,………………………………………
Well finding a good youth enhancing creme is usually a good thing. (Though Using Youth Enhancing Drugs might be considered cheating…)
As far as my recent post, I just have my days where it ain’t worth it. It wasn’t any one event, it was a gradual adding to a pot full of rejection of whatever idealism I might have aspired to. If it disappoints, remember the source. (I wouldn’t call it a foundation of hope I work from.)
How’s your first weeks in grad school?
If only the smell weren’t so horrible!!
I totally believe in the smell approach to finding the perfect mate. Then again, I could sniff any neck (man, woman, …Martian) that’s spent the day outdoors in the Spring Sun. So, maybe it’s less about genetic smells, and more about “fresh?”
Now I feel like I’m missing out because I don’t have a sense of smell. That service could be promising otherwise. I’m afraid I’d be their worst customer.
Ciao Alice!
Tag for you in my blog…
;0)
I finally found a body odor match on my own. It took longer, but was kinder to my wallet.
Now you have me thinking about taking care of myself so the undertakers don’t say negative things about me when I die.
That is a great line, in any context.
My G’maw uses Noxzema as well as something called Bag Balm for dry skin - she’s been doing this ever since I’ve been alive.
And, yeah, the shit works wonders.
Jacob, lol, I’m banned in China?!? I knew it! Damned lead-free stylesheet just had to get me into trouble :P
Grew up with the smell of Noxzema - my mom used it. Great post. Love the new look too. Very clean and easy to read!
Just when I was starting to like the red’n'black, she changes her clothes. How are ya supposed to build up any scent when you shower and change so frequently??
Anywho… if ya diss on antz, there’s gonna be discord.
And where there’s discord, there’s bound to be rope.
And where there’s rope, you’ll find some soap.
And where there’s soap, there surely will be a dope.
Are we back to george bush so soon?
Ya, I know. Don’t call ya shirley.
oh I really like the transformation…. very chic Cooper
you’ve sold me on the cream ….I have to find some over here….
I will check out the quote in context…too intriguing :)
I’m anxious in America, will soon be croaking in Columbus or there abouts, but only for a week or so - things smell funny there.
I’ve seen that Noxzema before. I swear my grandmother uses it too.
That line works for me too. ;)
Love the new digs! I swear by Noxzema (at least for young skin; I’ve already got my preteen on it)…
Hey, what if you’re cranky in Queensland? I too like this transient style.
jacob: I wouldn’t be surprised.
If he as banned in China.
Doug: Helpful hints. lol
You have a kind way of saying this really sucks but I can read between the dog bones and yes this is a rather good transition.
John: Mini dermabrasion, exactly
Jason: It’s always worth it, except on those days.
Dave: Fresh is good but I believe there is a chemical component to all things. Not much of a romantic I.
moho: And that is why you are a romantic, a strict romantic.
hanna: I will be there.
casey: a great line for sure. Lucky you to get away so cheaply.
Christine:
It does seem quite readable. I’m not really used to that smell quite yet.
sk: I prefer the no scent look.
One track mind, you.
laketrees: You might fine him to your liking or not, a life story teller.
G: I hope you made it. I think all grandmothers used it.
mARV: Well it’s burning off mine so it must be good. ;)
Doug: if you are cranky in Queensland - well who could blame you really. ;0
sometimes i feel like i don’t have a partner…..
+ i don’t ever wanna feel like i did that day*
take me to the place i love Coop*
take me all the way*
are we still a couple??
;)) xoxo
i love U*
My hubby and I looove each other’s scents. :D
Noxzema! I was thinking of it the other day. This must be a sign.
Great blog!!!
Hugs, JJ
So, that is why my skin is so soft! My mother applied Noxzema Skin Cream on my skin as a young pup. It didn’t really work on her skin though. She has the most blotchy red skin I have ever seen.
I couldn’t get into your comments before.
Love your family lore :)
Spend so much on skin products and it will never be as good as my mother’s who used “cold cream” Wish I could remember what that was
Just remember her spending 20 minutes a night rubbing it in. Loved watching her
Thank you Olivia for this post, being you, and I love the template.
JJ: Thanks. I think there is something to that scent thing.
I didn’t actually think people even used that stuff anymore but it seems I was wrong on that.
zydeco: Wow, zyd, that is some strong stuff.
Pia: My mother uses cold cream to remove her make-up. She has been all over the world, and still insists that cold cream is the best thing for that job, and much cheaper than anything else.
Oh I had not seen this post before and I must say I am now intrigued by the Noxzema phenomenon… hey, if it’s cruelty free product I am game to trying it… but yeah, bohemians are picky that way I’m afraid!
And thank you for the sweet mention of the play. We are truly trying to make it huge so fingers crossed that it happens!