18 July 2004

The burning issue

A number of years back I decided that there was not point fighting it: I'm a red-head, the best I can do tanning is a few more freckles and a lot of sunburn, the risks are great and so why not try to remain pale? So I do: I wear long sleeves or sunscreen, a hat, walk in the shade, never sunbathe. So I have to look pale; so what, it's just a fashion to value tanned looks. [and contrary to the fashion of Victorian times, for example]. This article at least bolsters my feeling that I'm doing the right thing.

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