Requiring family and guests to take their shoes off might seem annoying, and foreign for most. But, there really is a good reason to leave your shoes at the door. (We take ours off in the garage, and leave them along with the other everyday's on a shoe rack.) Think about it. We walk around town in our shoes, and lets not forget public restrooms. We can only imagine the type of germs and toxins that our soles might carry. We're all trying to go green by staying away from harsh chemicals and toxins to better our health and environment. Everyone seems to be allergic to something. With our constant battle against reducing indoor allergens. And, with all the concern about swine flu and all other bad germs. Reminding ourselves to wash our hands like madmen. Maybe it's time to remind ourselves to take our shoes off.  I don't know about you, but when I get home I want to be COMFORTABLE. And, nothing says comfort to me than going barefoot.  We should be able to prop our feet up on the coffee table and our sofas. It's our home. And, because it is our home, we should all do our part for Barefoot Sanctuary.