Do you chapstick?

[susandennis]

One of the n-kinds--of-people-in-this-world categories has to be chapstick. I guess it could be extended to include lipstick and lip balm. I am one of the kinds that is addicted. I have a tube in every bag, every purse, every pocket, on my desk at home and work, by the tv, by the bed and in a few other assorted places. When it's on sale, I hord. I don't like flavors - I can handle a menthol in an emergency - but give me the old, standard, waxy stick and I'm a happy camper.

On TV, in movies and in the books I read, people are always getting kidnapped and being held hostage with their hands tied for days, etc. This scenario never fails to make my lips hurt. No access to any chapstick and immediately the need for it grows to crisis proportions. And I know people who never ever use the stuff at all. I admire that kind of lip toughness - they are saving a bundle in cash and stress.

This comes to mind just now because my desk chapstick is getting low. I replaced it with my relatively fresh backpack chapstick but I must remember to check the motherload when I get home and make sure I've got a big enough stash.

And, you thought you had problems... Ha!