Trek On

And another year bites the dust.

But let's be grateful that some spa "trends" never quite caught on: a fish pedicure where little guppies eat your dead skin cells (oh that sounds real sanitary) and then munch on the next victim, uh, guest. Or a facial that's comprised of such unpleasant ingredients, I dare not mention them.

I could go on, but it's too early to gross myself out.

After a self-imposed hiatus of trekking (real life intruded) I look forward to discovering some excellent day spas in our new town of Portland, Oregon, and then sharing them with you two.

Already lined up are a couple of highly recommended ones: The Dragontree holistic day spa (www.thedragontree.com) and the Spa Willamina (http://www.spawillamina.com)which sound amazing and I'm already starting to relax just thinking about it.

Which is what we all need, now that the old, bad year is gone and hopes for a better one fill every sentient being's heart.

Just keep the guppies off my toes.