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I have found the best sunscreen is to stay inside when the sun is blazing down. I am light-skinned and have no interest in developing melanoma. Unfortunately, at least here, being tan was equated with being healthy. How ironic. Damaged skin = healthy? Even today this myth persists. When someone comments that I am so white, I tell them "that's because I am white." Um.....duh.

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John Egelkrout
John Egelkrout

Written by John Egelkrout

I am a sanity-curious former teacher who writes about politics, social issues, memoirs, and a variety of other topics. You can also follow me on Substack.

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