When I saw all of these ointments (or are they unguents?)* on the bathroom counter just now, well ... I just had to ...
I recall the time when we were at the cottage, and I had to gather and arrange my various ointments and unguents next to the bed. I said to Sue, "Do you remember when we could just go to bed?"
*From Wikipedia: An unguent is a soothing preparation spread on wounds, burns, rashes, abrasions or other topical injuries (i.e. damage to the skin). It is similar to an ointment, though typically an unguent is less viscous and more oily. It is usually delivered as a semi-solid paste spread on the skin and is often oily to suspend the medication or other active ingredients.
So true. Everything requires a lotion or potion now!
ReplyDeleteI can relate to this, alas!
ReplyDeleteUnguents? That's a new one to me.
ReplyDeleteWhat big words you know, Grandpa.
ReplyDeleteOooh, nice words!
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