A Lady is Always Prepared

They say that a lady is ready for anything; never taken off her guard. Going riding in a convertable? She has a scarf ready. Even if she is a little unnerved, she doesn't let it show.

(Photo illustrating the Saab Chlamys, a driving scarf for the lady who rides with the top down. Saab website, UK)

She's got salt : uses for salt article
Besides making foods delicious, it's believed there are more than 14,000 uses of salt, and our grandmothers were probably familiar with most of them. Many of these uses were for simple things around the home before the advent of modern chemicals and cleaners. However, many uses are still valid today and a lot cheaper than using more sophisticated products.

She's got lemons: uses for lemon juice article
Household Uses for Lemon Juice: Clean Silver and Brass, Remove Smell of Garlic and More

She's got vinegar: vinegar website
It’s easy to see why vinegar has been around for thousands of years—it has 1001 uses! From cooking and cleaning with vinegar, to gardening and home remedies, white distilled vinegar is one of the most versatile—and economical—products you can have on hand.

She's got tea: uses for tea article: 101 Uses for Tea
If you are cold, tea will warm you;
If you are too heated, it will cool you;
If you are depressed, it will cheer you;
If you are excited, it will calm you.


If only she can keep all these things in memory. Maybe if she hadn't spent so much time memorizing historical events and the periodic table and all the lyrics to those popular songs?

Being prepared lets you keep your poise, and dignity, even when the wind blows against you.

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But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 1 Peter 3:14-16