INPUT ARTICLE: Article: It's okay to tell your friends and family about your news before you have accepted it yourself. In fact, they can be a great comfort and support during this time. Sharing and talking with those closest to you can help you make sense of what's happening and effectively grieve for what's being lost. Don't hold out for a certain stage in the grieving process. As soon as you feel ready, share with them. You're under no obligation to tell anyone anything about your impending death, but sharing the information almost always provides more relief and comfort than withholding it. Give yourself some time to process the reality of your situation, but don't wait for the exact perfect moment to tell your friendsadly, you may not be around for that perfect moment. You probably don't want to share this information by text or at the end of a quick phone call, but a relatively quiet moment together may do. Put your comfort and needs first, and then factor theirs in. If you prefer a one-on-one conversation, that's great. If you'd prefer other friends to be there, or even a doctor, nurse, or counselor, that's perfectly okay as well. It's not selfish to want to share this information on your own terms. If you can find a way to accommodate them, for instance by going to their house since you know they feel most comfortable there, do so only if it does not negatively impact your comfort level. This way, they might not be so completely blindsided when the discussion quickly turns to serious matters. They also may be more mentally and emotionally prepared to listen closely and share deeply. You might call or send a simple message like: "Jody, could you come by around 2 on Wednesday? I have an important matter I need to talk about with you. Thanks." However, if you know the person tends to worry a great deal and may become anxiety-ridden by the mention of unknown "important news," you may choose not to reveal this until the actual conversation begins. If you've always been a jokester who's never been serious about anything, there's no rule that says you have to become all somber about sharing this information. If laughter helps, laugh. If crying helps, cry. If writing down what you want to say and reading it to them works for you, do it. However, even if you're someone who always likes to speak "off the cuff," you may want to put a bit of thought into the general tone and parameters of what you want to share. A face-to-face conversation is likely to be more cathartic and beneficial for many people. However, some people are simply more comfortable with writing than they are speaking, especially regarding difficult subjects. If this is the case for you, it's okay to write your friend a letter, or even send an email. When writing, you may want to follow the same general guidelines for having a spoken conversationasserting the importance of your friendship, clearly explaining the reality of your situation, sharing your emotions, and asking them to share their feelings and remain a part of your life. This isn't meant to be a "read this after I'm gone" letter, though. Tell them what's happening to you, and how much they mean to you, while you're still around. If you're nervous about sharing the letter with them, you can practice delivering the letter online through discussion forums. Many sites related to illness or coping with life's struggles offer this feature. For example, the charity Parkinson's UK has an active forum. It's likely that the people close to you will want to share your news with others. This is a natural reaction on their part. However, you may prefer to tell people yourself. If you don't want them to tell anyone else, let them know this during the conversation. Say, "Please don't tell anyone else what I'm telling you right now. I want the news to come from me." You may also consider telling them who else knows about your condition, as they may want to reach out to other loved ones for comfort.

SUMMARY: Consider grieving with them rather than waiting for acceptance. Tell them on your time, but sooner rather than later. Choose a setting that suits your needs and, if possible, theirs. Let them know ahead of time that you have something important to discuss. Approach your death the way you have lived your life. Write a letter if you simply can't face having this conversation. Ask them to keep the information private, if that's a concern for you.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Because ink tends to be sticky, and can easily spread well beyond the initial area of a spill. Give the entire shirt a good look-over to make sure that you have found all affected areas. If necessary, place the entire shirt into a bowl a milk to make sure that all affected areas are covered. Allow it to sit for at least ten minutes, and up to an hour. Milk is one of the mildest potential cleaning agents you can use, and there is not known fabric that can not be treated in this way. It may be best to use 2 percent or whole milk. While the water in milk will pick up most types of dyes, the fats in whole and 2 percent milk will absorb others. This form of treatment is really only effective for the freshest of ink marks. Dried stains will not be affected by soaking in milk. If there are only minor marks indicating where the spill had been, the milk treatment has worked. If the ink is largely unaffected, you may have to try an alternative method.
Summary: Identify all of the ink-covered areas of the shirt. Place the affected areas of the shirt into a saucer of milk. Assess the ink marks. Finished.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: They will smooth and hydrate itchy skin. Do this at least once a week for maximum benefit. Take 1/3 cup oatmeal and blend in a blender until it's a fine powder. Pour into your warm bath as you run the water, to help mix it thoroughly. After your bath the oatmeal powder may be left in tub, especially if you did not blend enough. Don't worry, this isn't difficult to clean (unless you leave it in for days). Oatmeal baths can be bought in stores too if you would rather nix the extra work of blending it yourself. If you live in a dry area, your skin will be extra sensitive, and a humidifier can help. By adding moisture to the air, this basic machine can help your skin to stay soft. Using distilled water (pure water, no minerals, no contaminants) is recommended. Tap water contains lead, chlorine and nitrates, which is best to avoid whenever possible. If you don't have your own humidifier, consider making your own using an old t-shirt and fan. Low temperatures and humidity dry out skin, leaving it rough. For someone suffering with keratosis pilaris, this can aggravate your condition even more. If you live in a cool, dry area, make sure to moisturize daily. Keratosis pilaris is typically less noticeable in the summer, which may have ties to being in the sun. Spend a little time outdoors to get the hormonal boost the sun provides while aiding your skin in clearing out dead cells. Always wear sunscreen when you spend time in the sun to avoid skin damage. There have been no official studies that prove sunlight improves keratosis pilaris, but there seems to be a correlation between the two. If nothing else, spending time in the sun has direct links to lessening depression and anxiety, which is good for everyone. Taking extremely hot baths or showers can scald the skin and dry it out. When possible take warm or cool baths and showers to lessen the effect of the heat on your skin. Take a visit to your dermatologist to get a prescription for medication which may help your case. Your doctor may prescribe an ointment or cream, but each should make a difference in improving your skin. Although this is expensive and not beneficial in 100% of cases, getting laser treatment may help severe cases of keratosis pilaris. If you have been struggling for many years with your skin condition, this may be a viable option for you.

SUMMARY:
Take oatmeal baths. Use a humidifier. Avoid cold, dry weather. Go out in the sun. Avoid too much hot water. Get a prescription for retinol. Try laser treatment.