"Take with you, from home, all the writing and sewing materials you may require while [travelling]. . . scissors, pins, meedles, or paper; no lady should be without her own portfolio and work-box."--Florence Hartley, The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness
I like this. Sound advice whether going 10 or 200 miles.
ReplyDeleteJust don't try insist on taking the scissors onto the airplane.
ReplyDeleteI was going to post the same thing as Stephanie!
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Blunt tip scissors are allowed, and you can buy a pair once you're through security.
ReplyDeleteSo true, so true! I always seem to be carrying reading, writing and handiwork projects wherever I go. Does that make a me a Lady?
ReplyDeleteThat's you, all right!
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