Embracing my unpolished toenails aligns with my dedication to clean makeup. I now feel empowered to reject the idea that women's natural bodies aren't enough. It also saves me time and money.

I also have feet on the brain, mainly because I haven't had time to polish my toenails and I swear that a woman on the subway this morning was looking askance at my unpolished tootsies. What's up?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am an 89-year-old lady. My daughter is taking me on my very first cruise. She insists that I must wear nail polish on my toenails if I wear open-toe sandals. I have not worn ...