As you guys might or might not remember, I am a graduate of the Wendy Ward Charm School. I'm certain those that didn't remember must have innately known that I, with all my social graces, had be part of such an exclusive alma mater. Well, that was a few years ago and I do get a bit rusty from time to time. I mean, living here in Cecil County it's more fitting to polish your truck than your social skills. Yesterday, in the lovely little town of Easton, MD, my friend Danette & I wandered into a fabulous antique & book store. There it was, gleaming beneath its tattered cover, Miss Manners' Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior. I purchased it on the spot giggling all the way. Within 10 minutes we were already putting it to good use. Danette & I plopped ourselves down on a couple of barstools in a delightful little tavern. As luck would have it, the bartender was having relationship woes. A quick trip to Page 284 for information on how to conduct a breakup, a slight adjustment or 2 to the wording for gay relationships, and walah - Miss Manners had the answer. The Kafka Method of course! Amazing - is there anything this woman can not address? Is their no social foible too difficult? In summary, if anyone out there gets an invitation to the White House, just call. Miss Manners & I will be able to help you accept or decline in, "Excruciatingly Correct," fashion.
2 comments:
Its a distant memory but I think you attended that right after you finaly got your prayerbook.
Wow, being able to say you went to the Wendy Ward Charm School is like being able to say you learned how to use a slide rule in school. They just don't do that anymore, do they? But, through the power of Google, it lives on in the hearts of its graduates.
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