Silly Suds

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https://pixabay.com/photos/soap-bubbles-air-bubbles-texture-7298026/ Kranich17The day is dark, as in pitch black, and it’s only 5 p.m. I’ve had a full day – yoga and meditation at 6 a.m., 500 words for my short story by 8 a.m., dance class by 9, grocery shopping by 10:30. I baked cookies for the neighbor and prepared a casserole for dinner.

Now, I peer longingly at the claw-footed bathtub in my master bathroom and think – “yes, I deserve this.”

Be warned, my baths are not your average 15-minute-and-you’re-out-dried-and-dressed kind of bath. My baths are …. if I tell you, please don’t share with others. It’s rather . . . unusual . . . and not for public examination.

When the steam rises as the hot water tumbles from the tub faucet, I pour in the special bubbles – created by Wanda. Wanda is, of course, well, if you don’t know who Wanda is, I won’t share. She’s only available at certain times of the season and only for those who know the secret code to her shop.

I undress and climb into the bathtub (the porcelain tub was custom made for my great-grandmother) and sink into the aromatic lavender-scented water while bubbles rise and double every minute. By the time I sigh, then smile, then emit a girly giggle, the entire bathroom is surrounded by huge sparkling bubbles that …. do I dare tell you?https://pixabay.com/photos/soap-bubbles-fun-colors-4557497/ MolnarSzabolcsErdely

Bubbles … that begin to talk. At first the sound is like the tinkling of chimes, but as I relax and let go of my worries (how many more chapters do I need to write, how many steps did I walk today, how will I pay the bills), my body begins to float along with the talking bubbles, which begin to gurgle and form words I understand:

Let it go

Feel the lightness of being

Be now not then

The wonder is here

Here is there and everywhere

Color your world

https://pixabay.com/photos/heart-water-bubbles-air-bubbles-7647479/ Kranich17I return to reality when the timer goes off in the kitchen. The casserole is ready. I softly sing, “til next time” as the bubbles gently release me. Bath time is over.

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Do you enjoy a good bath now and then? With bubbles?

105 thoughts on “Silly Suds”

  6. When I worked, I had a nice bubble bath every Friday night. Bubbles, lit candles, a glass of wine and a good book. Hubby had given me a bathtub pillow for Christmas once. So I could lean back and read and sip and relax. It was heaven and so needed. Now I still have a nice bubble bath from time to time but don’t go to quite the effort. I know someone who renovated their bathroom and took out the tub leaving only a shower. I don’t get that!

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    • Taking out a bathtub and only leaving a shower is hard to fathom. Our next-door neighbors did that actually. I don’t think they know what they’re missing! Again, Darlene, not surprised you and I love our baths with a good book and a glass of wine. And a candle burning lightly.

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  7. I miss a good, long bath – and that one sounds exceptional. I used to have a very slow morning, not like that of your protagonist. I woke up slowly with a good book and breakfast in the tub. Not quite as good as talking bubbles but it helped ease into the day.

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  10. When I did my remodel of my house, one of the requirements was a tub in which both boobs and knees would be submerged (at 5’9″, a “basic” tub will NOT do). Sadly, it it not claw-footed – budget balked at that. Still, it is perfect for me! Bathtime is a special occasion, usually including wine, a book (oft not opened but just in case), music and bubbles.
    Is there a special code or invitation needed to get on Wanda’s list? I feel I can sure supply the necessary!!
    The woman who sold me the house, gifted me with a beautiful box of 6 vials of bubbles. I am now out. Must find where she got them! (Until/unless I get on Wanda’s list, of course…)
    I very much relate to your talking bubbles. Lovely, lovely write, Pam.

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    • You are definitely a bath-soul-sister, Dale. Good for you letting those contractors know how to please a tall woman in the bath!(that came out wrong, but you know what I mean 😳🙃) I am very scent sensitive, so I need bubble baths that are just lightly and organically scented- not perfumey. Actually found a very nice Rose scented or Lavender scented one from “Jason‘s” in Whole Foods.
      I tried to contact Wanda to help you and Diana Peach get the code, but she is not responding to my request. 😚

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      • That I am. And I’m also with you on the stinky bath bubbles – I am very persnickety which is why I was delighted with the gift – every one was marvellous!
        As for Wanda… I respect that. Mayhaps I shall one day fall into her good graces! 🥰😘

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  11. Then came the drought….remember? There went the bath and in came the five minute shower. I am longing for your dreamy bubbles with just right temperature of lovely water. Awe!

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  14. How wonderful Pam. I love the idea of a magical bath. Sadly no tub and rarely bother due to not fitting at 6’2″. To bountiful bubbly bliss! 😍

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  16. Sounds dreamy, Pam. I do try and replicate that detached feeling in the shower…with the notable exception of being able to hear a timer from the kitchen. That would have to be an air siren for me to react to food ready for further processing.🙂

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    • I apologize for disagreeing. I also love my hot showers and take them after strenuous exercise. But nothing nothing compares to a long hot soak in the tub with bubbles. Fortunately, I have hypersensitive hearing. Plus, I can smell when something is baking in the oven ready to be released. 😃🫧🛀

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  17. Bath time is my favorite time of day. I LOVE IT! You supplied the bubbles but otherwise I have the same pleasure as you describe.

    Because of a procedure I had this week, the Doc said, “Take a shower instead.” So happy when I could resume baths yesterday. To me, suds are not silly. Serious business, indeed.
    Thank you for the whimsy, Pam! 😀

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    • I have convinced myself after a 3 mile walk this beautiful Saturday winter morning that I deserve an hour bath soon today! I have tried to contact Wanda. You and two others have begged for the code. If she ever gets back to me, I’ll let you know. She is very very secretive. 😏🙃

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  22. Sounds glorious. Whether it’s meditation, exercise, baths, or something else, everyone deserves to find their happy place to restore their energy and mental health.

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    • We sure do deserve that, Pete. And just to let you know, it’s not just a female pleasure. When we moved in this place, it had an over 6 foot bathtub so my guy now indulges as well. However, I can’t convince him to try the bubbles. 🫧😚

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  23. I’d be stressed just trying to find the time for a bath like this. Those bubbles would have to talk fast and loud to get me to stay and relax. Having written this, I realize that maybe a bath like this is exactly what I need. I love the idea of talking bubbles.

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    • Consider yourself persuaded with my silly suds post Liz. Honestly, I take a good hot soak about every other early evening. It ends the day so magically and soothingly. I also always get in reading at least 2 to 3 chapters while doing so. 😃

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  31. Now… where is Wanda’s shop? What’s the code? You can whisper it to me so no one overhears. 🙂 I see some bubbles in my future even if I have to get them at the grocery store. Lol. What a lovely peaceful post for the busy season, Pam. Just what the doctor ordered. Hugs, my friend, and Happy Holidays. ❤

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  32. O how I wish I had a bottle of Silly Suds! Your day was exhausting but your time in the tub was a fitting restoration. I’m going to Google Silly Suds right now :0) !

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  33. Your comment about the warming effect of baths — with or without bubbles — brought to mind a winter visit to London. I was in a hostel that required coins for space heaters in the rooms, and the hallways were unheated. After a nice, hot soak in a shared bath, I walked back to my room, and steamed the whole way. Wave an arm, and clouds of steam wafted away. I hope never to experience that again!

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  35. My sensitive skin requires epsom only. Though some teas are okay. My tub is not nearly as nice as a proper claw foot, yet bath time is still my fullest relaxing time. Incense, chants, candles… it’s all about connecting to self and letting the water encompass my body and soul.

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  41. omg Pam, I love this. up at the god awful hour, work out complete, dinner prep and a bath. I’ve been planning one for a week a wanda talking bubble bath for hours and today I finally gogt 10 min while i washed my hair under the waterfall looking faucet pretending I was in hawaii and the bell rang for a client while the bubbles cried wahhhhh.. Great piece!!!❣️❤️😹💕

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  42. Not in a long, long time … but even when I did, it felt like I should be doing something more for myself – like getting out walking. My “bath” – no suds involved – is my morning journaling by my front window with a candle. Does that count?

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    • Ummm, no. 😙 I’m actually responding to this as I’m soaking in a long, hot tub. Bath time is not in place of walking or meditating, or dancing, or anything else. It is a thing within itself.
      And I should’ve added that it’s very very good for sore muscles. 💪

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