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I Smell Good

Kate’s Paperie Gianna Rose Atelier Fresh Linen Scented Soaps For The Cure. Associated Press photos (Associated Press photos / The Spokesman-Review)
Kate’s Paperie Gianna Rose Atelier Fresh Linen Scented Soaps For The Cure. Associated Press photos (Associated Press photos / The Spokesman-Review)

I know because the fellow waiting in line behind me at the bank (the one with the little, tiny tables) told me so. "Thanks," I replied. "I showered." Awkward silence. What I meant  was that I wasn't wearing any exotic fragrance, but I had showered with Night Blooming Jasmine body wash. I guess it was TMI, but I'm not at my best in the morning. So, I have two questions for you:

Is it ever appropriate to make comments to a stranger about the way they smell?
And what kind of soap is in your shower?



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D.F. Oliveria started Huckleberries Online on Feb. 16, 2004. Oliveria's Sunday print Huckleberries is a past winner of the national Herb Caen Memorial Column contest.