Attention span is sometimes an issue for me. Reading, non-issue. I love to read. Finishing the last few chapters of a book before moving on to the next book, definitely a problem. Here you see books begging to be finished, because they're good.
My 'act like a lady so you feel chic' books bring a smile to my face, often combining serious subjects with a little humor.
Prudent Advice is written from mother to daughter, little snippets, like, "Attack the soft parts. Your father fears that one day a man who's physically stronger than you may overpower you. If this happens, he advises you to assault the man's soft parts: gouge his eyes, clap his ears, chop his throat, punch his stomach, and kick his groin. I've never done it, and it sounds unpleasant, but it was really important to him that I tell you". I might add, once you've attacked the soft parts, you better run, fast, get away. Another, "Frequent your local merchants. Local businesses are your friend and neighbors. As they go, so goes your community". Has anything ever been more true, especially now, the time in which we live? Remember this. One more, "Cultivate a genuine enthusiasm for the minutia of other people's lives. This is how to be a friend". Genuine, yes.
You get the point, tiny bits of wisdom, few words. Good stuff.
Another of my be-a-lady books suggests when one is feeling less than lady like, call on your inner French aunt, think like she would think. What would she do? She's never mean or tacky, she gently nudges you in the proper direction. When you're tempted to fill your grocery cart with junk, what would your inner French aunt do? You then choose your chic purchases — cheese, crackers, sparkling water, occasionally a bottle of wine. Now, my inner French aunt lives perhaps on the fringes of niceties. Maybe she's a little rebel. My inner French aunt tells me if a man attacks me, kick his balls to his throat, tell him his penis is next, it will come up missing if he ever touch me again...You know, stop beating around the bush. And run, fast. Remember to breathe if ever faced with attacking the soft parts, the number one thing my inner French aunt tells me. If you're not breathing, your time is limited.
My advice: wear lipstick or gloss, and earrings, even if it's only for a hike.
Okay, enough advice for today. I'm tired and finished a little leftover Key Lime Pie (Rum), at the suggestion of my naughty French aunt.
If you need good advice, just let me know. I'm here for ya.
1. My bible (Will never finish.)
2. Eat Pretty Every Day (Reminds me to take care of me.)
3. Mary Oliver Devotions (No explanation needed.)
4. Extreme Ownership (I love books on leadership. Great book.)
5. These aren't books...To Maggie's dismay, these are new clippers. Mama's been watching YouTube videos to learn
how best to proceed with grooming. We are both a little scared.
6. The Home Edit (An organizing freak's organizing bible.)
7. Thirty Chic Days (A chapter a day, who can't use a little chic right now, pandemic style?)
8. Prudent Advice for Every Woman (The title says it all.)
9. The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt (Fantastic read.)
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