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Sears Discovery Course: Chapter on Manners (1972)

September 21, 2014March 17, 2019 MissAbigail

There’s been renewed interest lately from readers of this site in the Sears Discovery Charm School courses that were available in the 1960s and 1970s; I’ve written about this before on the site, which is likely leading searchers to find their way to Miss Abigail. A fan and attendee of the course recently wrote to say she […]

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How to Invite Somebody to Bed

July 18, 2010September 11, 2010 MissAbigail

This selection is from a gift to the collection from a charming friend of mine who is otherwise known as the “king of the nap.” This fabulous book is titled Bed Manners, and Better Bed Manners. The cover claims that the book will tell you “how to bring sunshine into your nights,” and proclaims to have […]

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