From former book store owner, Joe Schmidt, of Orlando, FL: “Congratulations on writing a book on a subject that has long been overlooked. I look forward to seeing Skip to the Loo! on the New York Times Best Seller list which I read every week.”

Now an octogenarian, Joe muses over the history of the business restroom, especially where there was a lack of plumbing. “Even today, if you travel on the back roads of states such as West Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee, and stop for gas or go in the general store, you will find that the restroom is not indoors, but rather down a path at the back of the store.” Nevertheless, Joe feels there is still room to provide amenities such as a hook for a purse, a mirror — or even a fancy toilet seat. Marketing to women with special touches can occur even in the humblest facility.

Joe has honored my book with a piece of original art. Take a look at the attachment to see his special representation of what Linda’s Loo may have looked like in days of yore. Thank you, Joe!