February 2009
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The Tools Were Lacking
Two traveling men sat at breakfast in the hotel dining room of a South Carolina mill town. To them came a polite negro, soliciting their orders.
Said the first:
“Bring me grape fruit, coffee with hot milk, corn muffins, bacon and eggs.”
“Yassuh,” confirmed the waiter. He addressed the second patron:
“Whut’s yourn goin’ be,...
A Graceful Carriage
Once you have learned to stand correctly, graceful and correct body movement comes easily. To practice a smooth walking motion, take the standing position against the wall, facing a full-length mirror. Remember that hips touch the wall, head is centered, toes point straight ahead. Step forward and watch your body in motion.
Now begin again. This time pretend you are a Balinese woman balancing a...
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