There’s an article in today’s New York Times about crunchy folks, those people who were called weirdos for vegetarianism, making their own cleaning products, etc.  Most would have tilted left, politically.  Now, they’re non-political social influencers.   Isn’t everyone a social influencer by now?

I’m here to tell you that making butter, laundry soap, raising bees and chickens doesn’t make you crunchy.  I still make my own detergent and butter because it’s way cheaper and incredibly easy and fast.  I do miss the smell of Tide, but lavender is a very pleasant substitute.  I also use only white vinegar in the rinse dispenser so my clothes are wrinkle-free (no, there is no smell after drying either in the dyer or on an outside line – yes, I do that, too).  And boy, are my towels super-absorbent!

Here’s a link to the NYT article, free for all without a subscription as I subscribe and am allowed a number of stories to share.  Also btw, I keep lots of my grains, etc. in glass jars to keep them fresher.