Now Jim I thought we were compatriots ? What happened to the mind touch I
thought we had?  I am aware of the 1950's and do know it had its * charms*
for one sex, but in my opinion, it offered very little for the other one.  I
wasn't part of the period but the attitude didn't end with the onset of the
next decade did it?  For some women it never changed and remained the same.
I would hope that neither of these scenarios exist today except in altered
states. Neither women nor men are all one way are they? Besides, isn't
variety the spice of life?


*seattle* audrey ... friend of pwp aussie John 48/40/38??



----- Original Message -----
From: JIM CARTER <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2000 6:27 AM
Subject: 50's vs 90's


> God please bring back the 50's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> Can you imagine a high school girl of today reading this list. Ok so Im a
> chauvinist.
>  Sir James
> >  Subject: FW: The 50's and 90's Woman
> > > > The 50's Woman
> > > > The following is from an actual 1950's Home
> > Economics textbook intended
> > >for
> > > > High School girls, teaching them how to prepare
> > for married life:
> > > > 1.   Have dinner ready: Plan ahead, even the
> > night before, to have a
> > > > delicious meal - on time. This is a way of
> > letting him know that you
> > >have
> > > > been thinking about him, and are concerned about
> > his needs.  Most men
> > >are
> > > > hungry when they come home and the prospects of
> > a good meal are part of
> > >the
> > > > warm welcome needed.
> > > > 2.   Prepare yourself: Take 15 minutes to rest
> > so you will be refreshed
> > > > when
> > > > he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon
> > in your hair and be
> > >fresh
> > > > looking. He has just been with a lot of
> > work-weary people. Be a little
> > >gay
> > >
> > > > and a little more interesting. His boring day
> > may need a lift.
> > > > 3.   Clear away clutter. Make one last trip
> > through the main part of the
> > > > house just before your husband arrives,
> > gathering up school books,
> > > > toys,paper, etc. Then run a dust cloth over the
> > tables. Your husband
> > >will
> > > > feel he has reached a haven of rest and order,
> > and it will give you a
> > >lift
> > >
> > > > too.
> > > > 4.   Prepare the children. Take a few minutes to
> > wash the children's
> > >hands
> > >
> > > > and faces if they are small, comb their hair,
> > and if necessary, change
> > > > their clothes. They are little treasures and he
> > would like to see them
> > > > playing the part.
> > > > 5.   Minimize the noise: At the time of his
> > arrival, eliminate all noise
> > >of
> > > > washer, dryer, or vacuum. Try to encourage the
> > children to be quiet.
> > >Greet
> > >
> > > > him with a warm smile and be glad to see him.
> > > > 6.   Some DON'TS: Don't greet him with problems
> > or complaints. Don't
> > > > complain
> > > > if he's late for dinner. Count this as minor
> > compared with what he might
> > > > have gone through that day.
> > > > 7.   Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in
> > a comfortable chair or
> > > > suggest he lay down in the bedroom. Have a cool
> > or warm drink ready for
> > > > him.
> > > > Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his
> > shoes. Speak in a low,
> > >soft,
> > > > soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax
> > and unwind.
> > > > 8.   Listen to him: You may have a dozen things
> > to tell him, but the
> > >moment
> > > > of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk
> > first.
> > > > 9.   Make the evening his: Never complain if he
> > does not take you out to
> > > > dinner or to other places of entertainment;
> > instead try to understand
> > >his
> > > > world of strain and pressure and his need to be
> > home and relax.
> > > > 10.  The Goal: try to make your home a place of
> > peace and order where
> > >your
> > >
> > > > husband can relax.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > The 90's Woman
> > > > Updated Version for the 90's woman:
> > > > 1.   Have dinner ready. Make reservations ahead
> > of time. If your day
> > > > becomes
> > > > too hectic just leave him a voice mail message
> > regarding where you'd
> > >like
> > > > to eat and at what time. This lets him know that
> > your day has been
> > >crappy
> > > > and give him an opportunity to change your mood.
> > > > 2.   Prepare yourself. A quick stop at the
> > "Clinique" counter on your
> > >way
> > > > home will do wonders for your outlook and will
> > keep you from becoming
> > > > irritated every time he opens his mouth. (Don't
> > forget to use his credit
> > > > card!)
> > > > 3.   Clear away the clutter. Call the
> > housekeeper and tell her that any
> > > > miscellaneous items left on the floor by the
> > children can be placed in
> > >the
> > >
> > > > Goodwill box in the garage.
> > > > 4.   Prepare the children. Send the children to
> > their rooms to watch
> > > > television or play Nintendo. After all, both of
> > them are from his
> > >previous
> > >
> > > > marriage.
> > > > 5.   Minimize the noise: If you happen to be
> > home when he arrives, be in
> > > > the
> > > > bathroom with the door locked.
> > > > 6.   Some DON'TS: Don't greet him with problems
> > and complaints. Let him
> > > > speak
> > > > first, and then your complaints will get more
> > attention and remain fresh
> > >in
> > > > his mind throughout dinner. Don't complain if
> > he's late for dinner,
> > >simply
> > >
> > > > remind him that the leftovers are in the fridge
> > and you left the dishes
> > >for
> > > > him to do.
> > > > 7.   Make him comfortable: Tell him where he can
> > find a blanket if he's
> > > > cold.
> > > > This will really show you care.
> > > > 8.   Listen to him: But don't ever let him get
> > the last word.
> > > > 9.   Make the evening his: Never complain if he
> > does not take you out to
> > > > dinner or other places of entertainment; go with
> > a friend or go shopping
> > > > (use his credit card). Familiarize him with the
> > phrase "Girls' Night
> > >Out!"
> > >
> > > > 10.  The Goal: Try to keep things amicable
> > without reminding him that he
> > > > only thinks the world revolves around him.
> > Obviously he's wrong, it
> > > > revolves around you.
> > > >
> > > >
>