Sharon, oh that grubbiness that you speak of, my Husband is shocked so many times, as is the kids around here. I am as you are, usually all dirty, jeans with brown knees, hands full of muck, my hair in a ponytail, usually dirt on my face too from wiping my dirty hands across my face because a hair has come out of my ponytail and tickled my face. I look like the wreck of the hesperis, most of the time. But then...there are those days when I get in the shower, leave my hair down, put on some make up, lipstick, some nice mild perfume. I go and say goodbye to anyone that is around. I have an ulterior MO when I go to say we are leaving and goodbye, I do like to show off how I can look when all dolled up). I can feel all those eyes, looking at me, staring, and then sometimes I see one child whisper to another and I know they are saying, "look at Auntie Cindi/Gramma", they are shocked. Oh yes, actually having some nice clothes on too, and maybe sometimes a dress. It makes me laugh. I think also that they wonder if I am the same person. It is a blast to dress up, now and then, wouldn't want to do it too often, hee, hee, might spoil my Husband. It is a work and a wonder how make up and clothing can totally change the "look". So yes, dear girl, I know what you speak of....have the most wonderful and awesome day, doll girl!!! Cindi