It thrilled me to find this today as I have totally been hitting the mark for most of these milestones – in both columns! (P.S. although today we think of “dissipation” as being more like Merriam-Webster’s second definition – “an act of self-indulgence; especially : one that is not harmful” – what they mean here is “excessive drinking”; and again, NAILED it!).
Here’s the male version (more turn-of-the-century decoding: “self-abuse” means wanking).
I seem to also be doing… both. They left out the divorce, abortion, and pot smoking though. Oh snap.
Together they really make the “perfect” woman! What is virtue without a little debauchery to make it glow brighter? I was looking for an email address for you…got one?
Mine…rbari28@hotmail.com I’d love to talk un/homeschooling with you.
I agree ladies – take freely from both columns! Heck I’ve even been a little “outcast” myself.
Renee – I emailed you.
I like how the dissolute 40-year-old looks ANCIENT.
Yeah Medrie, but I kind of look like that NOW, and I’m 32. But I don’t have a stylish, spinster hat!