Two Lists: What Every Woman Should Have and What Every Woman Should Know
We all get older. I recently took some time to reflect on my life. I created a list that every woman should have. This list applies if you are 22 or 55 or 67. Some of the things on this list were borrowed from Glamour magazine. One old boyfriend who reminds you of how far you’ve come. A decent piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family. The knowledge of how to entertain unexpected guests and a house clean enough that you won't be embarrassed when someone does drop by unexpectedly, but not so clean you make your guests uncomfortable. A purse, a suitcase and an umbrella you’re not ashamed to be seen carrying. A youth you’re content to move beyond. A past interesting enough that you’re looking forward to retelling it in your old age. The realization that you are actually going to have an old age—and some money set aside to help fund it. An e-mail address, a voice mailbox and a bank account—all of which nobody ...