It's a red-letter day indeed when toilet paper origami is covered in a science blog. Check out Robert Krulwich's story,"The Mysterious V in My Hotel Bathroom" at NPR.org for his thought-provoking commentary. It makes for some good bathroom reading.

While some say the practice of folding a point at hotels started and spread for no reason at all, those in the hospitality industry disagree: They unanimously claim it began as a way to communicate to customers that the bathroom had been cleaned.

How toilet paper origami began is really beside the point. The fact is, it's just plain fun! With minimal effort, fancy folds can blossom from the end of any toilet paper roll --- be it in your guest room, at an inn, or in the next stall. It's a great way to spread smiles, make memories, and brighten a day. Visit www.tporigami.com for inspiration, and read Toilet Paper Origami by Linda Wright to give it a try!