A confession

In the past, I may have suggested to some of you that you try wearing thong underwear, to avoid VPL (visible panty line.) I deeply apologize for doing so. First of all, aside from a few people with certain proclivities, it is categorically uncomfortable to have material jammed in that particular crevice of the female bathing suit area. End of story. Also, VPL is just not a big deal. I recommend that instead of worrying about VPL, you spend more time thinking about any one of the following:

• Whether you have enough fruits and vegetables in your diet
• The rising temperatures in the Arctic
• Having comfortable jeans
• Brushing your teeth in circles instead of straight back and forth
• Whether Jessica Simpson really knocked boots with Johnny Knoxville (for some reason I want the answer to be yes!)
  

If others have a problem with your VPL, perhaps you might recommend they direct their eyes away from your behind. In the meantime, wear knickers that cover your entire keister in good health. I will be over here tossing my thong underwear in the trash as I come across it.

In other news, the Marmot’s sister is in town. The Marmot’s sister completely rules! Here are just a few reasons why:

• Is going to get an MFA in Creative Writing (is totally fabulous writer, knocking socks off the people left and right)
• Knows who she is and what she wants and apologizes never
• Scientifically decoded the ingredients and cooking method for her dinner last night at the delicious but somewhat overpriced Hi-Life
  
• Comes up to visit her sister on the train on two days notice
• Really knows where her towel is
  
• Says “beans” when she approves of something
• Is a tea scientist
• Knows more words in English except for 23 other people currently living, but they can’t play the oboe, don’t have her Personal Style or Zest, and can't rock the Isaac Mizrahi pumps!
• Has psychic sister mind-meld with the Marmot (useful when playing Pictionary)