when you go through drought as I did growing up in California, you learn about water conservation. These lessons I learned many years ago have stuck with me as life long practices. I can't help but speak up when I see friend who washes dishes with the water running continuously--regardless of where I am or how much water is available, it just seems reckless. I remember showering when you had to just get wet, turn it off and soap and shampoo up and then rinse. We had to let our lawns and gardens die. I don't think I will ever take water for granted.