"MEN'S BODY WASHES"

MEN’S BODY WASHES
Melanie Wells interesting article, (“The Battle of the Men’s Body Washes”), in Friday’s Wall street Journal (March 12,2010), caught my eye. So, while reading it, a long-ago memory crowded out my concentration on what I was reading.
Melanie’s piece was about men’s use of body washes in the shower. (I am an Ivory bar user). She talked about fragrances. It reminded me of an experience I had about 30 years ago in Phoenix. I was there on business, as the Auditor for California and Hawaiian Sugar Company. I was having a late dinner in the Double Tree Inn, where I was staying. They were about to close, and I was the only customer.
My waitress was very friendly and talkative. While taking my order, I remember her saying, “You really smell good!” I thanked her, and gave my “Old Spice” the credit. When I had finished eating, she asked me about having a dessert. I told her that “I realize that Hot Fudge Sundaes aren’t on the menu, but could you make one for me? She said, “Sure”. After she returned with her great work of art, I said, “Thank you very much. I appreciate your effort.” Her reply, “What are friends for?” Of course, my tip reflected our new “friendship”.
RCL - 3/15/10,