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Make the most of every opportunityPerhaps I should be thankful that the opportunity to live in a dorm on a college campus never did happen until the UMHB Senior Summits occurred. Then it was only three nights of sleeping on a really hard twin mattress.But, I recall the funny things that the girls did to each other that kept us entertained during the lunch break in the lounge in those long ago teaching years.The most vivid trick I recall was to take Saran Wrap and place it across the commode just underneath the lid and listen for screams of Yuck! Sometimes I wondered at the remarksof those with the experiences drawn upon during time spent in the dorm. At times I wondered about their good use of time and the importance of studying. But, all the jokers declared every moment was counted worthwhile during their times in college.Made me think of the sheltered life I have led throughout my own history. My protected existence began when I was very young and I’ll always be grateful. Many changes have taken place during the years and one item of change, has been the improvement of hosiery. The garters that were presented to me by myDorothy Taylor\;v\ * .'v • • * * •'1 ;X Xy'Nv • •.. .• .5Mom just didn’t work. By the time I had walked out to the car for church attendance those garters and the hosiery had wiggled its way down to the ankles. It didn’t take long to know that this trick was not in the cards for me! Soooo...the next thing I knew about was the so-called garter belt. It fastened at the waist and had two hanging down fasteners for each leg and was intended to hold the hose in place as long as needed. Well, let me say they worked but were the most uncomfortable “things” that anyone could choose to use. And then came panty hose. Well, bless my soul, finding a pair of such critters that fit was absolutely wonderful. But, they had to fit and buying the correct pair became a real challenge.(At one time I feared that due to past experiences with hosiery I expected the Panty Hose to just plop down towards the ankles and cause iffy face to turn burnt orange, or is it maroon?)At any rate, there has been much to improve clothing over the years. Wrinkle free has been a heaven sent object and saves having a basket filled with ironing sitting around. Goodness knows that the dryer is used to assist in that type of clothing.In present times I’m limited to what I can fasten, zip, or button but frontal closures and loose fitting panty hose can fall into place without any additional help. And yes, I know that such topics of discussion were no-nos at one time. But, I too, have a television set.Prov. 12:17 “He thatspeaketh truth sheweth forth rightousness: but a false witness deceit.”
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Lockhart Post Register
Lockhart, Texas, US
Thu, Jun 10, 2004
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