rethinking showers

not to worry, i'm not talking about rethinking personal hygeine, i'm thinking about the bridal and baby kind.  for example, there are showers for those welcoming a spouse or a child into their lives...why not throw someone a shower for entering a new phase of life?  thinking about those who are retiring, adopting, moving, overcoming an illness, starting a new job...and all that goes with those transitions.

it could be quite fun for them to set up a registry and have a party, just because.  it can normalize the stages of life that we all go through at our own time and in different ways.  even if the person doesn't need a lot in terms of material goods, a registry for donating to their favorite charity, or giftcards for businesses that support their particular causes or lifestyle needs could be very enjoyable for all involved; a win-win.

or, a shower could be for no reason at all, other than wanting to celebrate someone's life.  it's got me thinking about showers in a whole new way.