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From: faigin@sdcrdcf.UUCP (Daniel Faigin)
Newsgroups: net.women
Subject: Shoes and Hair
Message-ID: <1960@sdcrdcf.UUCP>
Date: Sat, 11-May-85 17:54:19 EDT
Article-I.D.: sdcrdcf.1960
Posted: Sat May 11 17:54:19 1985
Date-Received: Tue, 14-May-85 07:48:21 EDT
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Reply-To: faigin@sdcrdcf.UUCP (Karen M Davis)
Organization: System Development Corp. R+D, Santa Monica
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On the subject of shoes: Hush Puppies and a few other
manufacturers (also California Magdesians) make shoes with
comfortable heels (1 or 1-1/2 inch) and plenty of padding.  I
find it also helps if the shoe is PROPERLY SIZED.  If you have
narrow or wide feet, take the trouble to find stores that can fit
you properly.  Something I have discovered in my attempts to find
shoes is that most manufacturers are self-consistent -- e.g. I
will always wear a 9WW in Hush Puppies, a 9W in Kraus, etc.  This
enables one to order shoes by mail, once you have found the
proper size.  Another thing I have discovered is that many shoes
that look awful on the rack look pretty good on my feet, so that
I now buy by color, heel height, and size.

Note to the wise:  It is ALWAYS easier to walk in shoes that fit
properly... even with 2-1/2 inch heels, I can keep up my normal
stride on those (rare) occasions that I find myself wearing
higher heels.

On the subject of hair:  I, too, have very thick, dark hair.  I
used to shave daily when I was teaching and wearing hose and
heels.  When I hurt my back, my mother suggested salon waxing.  I
have been doing it ever since (about 4 years).  Over the years,
the hair has also become finer and lighter -- I can go
bare-legged for up to three weeks after a waxing (vs 1.5 weeks in
the beginning). Since I get my legs waxed at 4 week intervals,
that means I only need stockings or pants one week a month.

As for electrolysis: if done by a skilled operator, with an
air-desensitizer equipped machine, it is relatively painless.  I
used to take a light tranquilizer before going, and fall asleep
on the table while she was working.  WARNING: electrolysis should
be avoided during one's period, and in the week before.  For some
reason having to do with changing hormonal levels, it becomes
extremely painful at that time.  If there is a lot of hair to be
removed, it can be (a) time-consuming and (b) expensive.


Karen M. Davis
...on the account of...
Daniel Faigin
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