You might be wondering, “So what in tarnation is this Monday Poll thing anyway!"”
Well, it isn’t exactly a poll. It’s more of a constantly evolving (devolving"), somewhat random list of questions I’ve been putting out to readers every Monday morning for the past eight (!) years. (It’s like a kickstart for your brain.) I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.

What’s the next beauty product you’d like to try"

I’m counting down the minutes (nay, the seconds!) until I shower this morning, just so I can try Laura Mercier’s new Tea Menthe Citron Gel Body Moisture body moisturizer.
Remember Laura’s Gel Moisturizer from last year" The lemon verbena one" Ahhh! Beyond good. My heart broke a little when I finished the big 8-ounce jar…
Anyway, she has this new one out (it just arrived on counters), and it smells like citrusy, minty black tea.
Yum!
I’m hoping it’ll be just as moisturizing and absorb just as quickly (none of that icky, sticky skin you get with some gels) as the O.G. version.

Is there anything missing in your life"

You mean other than sleep" Well, yeah…for sure. Nothing material, although some new living room furniture (and hardwood floors) would be nice.
But right now what I’m missing most are steady emotions — my emotions being not so up and down. More “even.”
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