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“[Home Economics Textbook from 1950]: "Prepare yourself. Take fifteen minutes to rest so you'll look refreshed when hubby comes home from work. Touch up makeup and put a ribbon in your hair. He's just been with work-weary people. Be a little gay. His boring day needs a lift." Mama Celia: "Get knee-walking drunk. You've earned it. You've been with four kids under the age of seven all day. Put a ribbon in your nose and try to pull it out of your mouth. You're wasted, after all. Announce you're gay. The look on his face will give you a lift.”

Quote by Celia Rivenbark

Book:Bless Your Heart, Tramp: And Other Southern Endearments
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Bless Your Heart, Tramp: And Other Southern Endearments

This book is a compilation of tales that delve into the heart of Southern life, capturing the warmth, wit, and sometimes the whimsy of the region through its distinctive expressions and customs. more

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Celia Rivenbark
Celia Rivenbark

Celia Rivenbark is a renowned columnist known for her insightful and straightforward writing style. Her works cover a range of topics including society, culture, and politics. The specific birth and death dates are unknown. more

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