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When I stayed at my grandmother’s house as a child, showering was a speedy affair. Her shower had an opening above it that was accessible via the attic, and the constant fear that a sneaky sibling would at any moment throw a cold bucket of water over your head was a sure way to get you in and out pretty fast. As a result, I’ve never lingered long in any shower. 

I hope…