Beauty: Loose Lips Sink Ships

Dear Reader,

My, how I remember that saying during the War, "Loose Lips Sink Ships". All of the men serving our great nation were warned about giving away intelligence information to the "ladies" who would make their acquaintance. Often, these women were spies for the enemy, using their charm and wit to capture information which would lead to a future downfall on the battlegrounds and seas for the red, white, and blue. We won in the end, but it was a difficult journey.

Well, several years have passed and loose lips can still sink ships. To-day, we are talking about gossip. My dearest readers, this topic could fall into the "Charm" category, but I felt it more prudent to include it under "Beauty" since this awful habit can certainly do its best to detract from your beauty and loveliness. I know, especially from the circles in which I travel, gossip is a most tempting savory, one which cures the pangs of hunger for importance and popularity. But I must say this day, no good can come from it. The information which is shared, which is most usually of a negative nature, most often visits its subject, and not usually with grace or a housewarming gift.

Dear reader, part of your loveliness program must include a change from within. One can have the fairest complexion, the loveliest of make-up, and a charming appearance; however, an unlovely personality or demeanor will make all of one's hard work for naught. Please remember, dear reader, that all of your loveliness and charm you are developing is meant to attract others to you and to help you in the popularity department with the ladies and in the marriage department with the gentlemen. Why ruin it all with unkind words about another? My grandmother always said, "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything." Well, that may make alot of ladies out there silent, but keep your wits about you. Know that the person who is gossiping TO you will be the same person who will be gossiping ABOUT you. Check your address book, dear reader, and keep that eraser handy. Surround yourself with others who will help you keep your loveliness program afloat, from the inside out.

Until next time...

HF