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  1. PrettySquareGal

    The fall of the phone

    :offtopic: The problem is, as Ward said to June when she said Wally was growing up too fast because he wanted to learn to drive: "Time marches on." (She replied that it doesn't have to go past her in a speeding car.) :) So we'd end up back here eventually. I always think of how maybe those...
  2. PrettySquareGal

    The fall of the phone

    To all the people who feel that they are obligated to answer the phone, whether landline or mobile, I introduce to you this incredible modern invention I found in my 1950's telephone directory:
  3. PrettySquareGal

    The Lure of Opulent Desolation

    By the way, that's wonderful and be proud!!
  4. PrettySquareGal

    The Lure of Opulent Desolation

    I, too, grew up in a NYC government subsidized housing project, and was raised by as single mother who worked as a secretary. I did however go to an elite private school via a scholarship. I then went on to college, earned my degree and then went on to graduate school where I worked my way...
  5. PrettySquareGal

    The Lure of Opulent Desolation

    I just deleted my reply I was about to post since yours is far more eloquent. Well said.
  7. PrettySquareGal

    The Lure of Opulent Desolation

    I've always thought of most revolutions as being led by the disenfranchised revolting against the ruling classes/governments. At least that's how it usually went in my history books.
  8. PrettySquareGal

    The Lure of Opulent Desolation

    In what way?
  9. PrettySquareGal

    The Lure of Opulent Desolation

    You just insulated all people, men and women, who choose the above career paths. As for women being able to do whatever they want, did I miss the part where the second wave of feminism took donations from the wealthier counterparts and donated them to the lower working classes so they had the...
  10. PrettySquareGal

    The Lure of Opulent Desolation

    No one can make you feel inferior without your consent- Eleanor Roosevelt. ;) I used to worry about "what will the feminists think" until I realized that it's all about being the woman you want to be. I'm not kidding when I say I once lost a friendship over the fact that I started wearing...
  11. PrettySquareGal

    The Lure of Opulent Desolation

    I understand! :) I personally don't think it's either extreme- that it saved women from societal ills or that it ruined them.
  13. PrettySquareGal

    The Lure of Opulent Desolation

    I didn't think you were referring to the Suffragette movement which is why I was pointing out that no major laws have been changed as a result of feminism.
  14. PrettySquareGal

    The Lure of Opulent Desolation

    I think most of us are commenting on th second wave of feminism, which began in the 1960's, and not the Suffragette movement, which brought women the right to vote. What significant changes in law did the second wave bring that benefit women? You do know that the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment) was...
  15. PrettySquareGal

    The fall of the phone

    Do you mean as opposed to over your dead body? lol
  16. PrettySquareGal

    "Old School" grace and mannerisms?

    Courtesy and kindness should always trump charisma and charm, in my opinion. The former requires no training or books, just awareness and a caring spirit. I'd much rather be around the former kind of person. Of course, the goal should be to embrace all of those qualities. Think of the movie...
  17. PrettySquareGal

    "Old School" grace and mannerisms?

    Brinybay- from one working stiff to another- I learn a lot from reading vintage etiquette books and watching those old shows you mention. Since rude is the new polite I personally would avoid any contemporary courses. Back in the day they were called finishing or charm schools, but to be honest...
  19. PrettySquareGal

    Hula Hoop

    I would have never thought to check the dollar shops- thanks!
  20. PrettySquareGal

    Hula Hoop

    I've decided I want to get a Hula Hoop, if I can find one, to get in shape! Has anyone used a Hula??? Also, if anyone has any vintage articles or ads dealing with them I'd love to see!
  21. PrettySquareGal

    Pampering

    Being kind to myself.
  22. PrettySquareGal

    The fall of the phone

    Matt, I always appreciate your morbid curiosity. You still have me thinking from a long ago post of yours about mind control and the internet and how it has changed the way we process thoughts. I agree that the whole GPS thing is creepy, now that people can be tracked via their phones (but good...
  23. PrettySquareGal

    The Lure of Opulent Desolation

    It's one of the things I love about Maine! :)

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