Thanks everyone for the input!
I'm embarrassed to say that I don't even live in the north, but actually in So Ca., where we have plenty of sunshine. I just don't ever "lay out" and because of those brown spots I've accumulated over the years, I'm careful to use sunscreen.
I tan easily and rarely burn- usually a couple of days gardening gives me enough color to wear shorts respectably. However, without a slight tan I don't look as healthy either.
Years ago I tried a tanning salon and broke out with a wierd rash, so have never tried it again. I'm sure technology has changed since then...
LeeAnn- wouldn't we all love to have creamy white, seemingly flawless skin like Nicole Kidman!If that were true for me, I wouldn't care.