tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41323899283963266852024-03-21T08:34:15.054-07:00Ms. Demeanor's Modern MannersA blog for those who need it. A laid-back and modern twist on common courtesy, manners and getting through the obligatory social bologna that life serves up. Consider it finishing for those of us that are a bit rough around the edges.Ms. Demeanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15484033028191931489noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132389928396326685.post-51653880344536628102018-04-03T00:25:00.000-07:002018-04-03T00:25:01.712-07:00I would say I'm sorry, if I thought that it would change your mind... Admittedly I've slacked on this blog...
I've had A LOT going on in the last few years.
Which is not to say that other people don't, just that I did and I chose to live life instead of simply writing about it.
For a few years back, I spent more time on blogs talking about what was happening around me... never looking at the things in front of me as a participant but almost as an Ms. Demeanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15484033028191931489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132389928396326685.post-42054303306029045082011-10-07T17:00:00.000-07:002011-10-07T17:00:01.428-07:00Your Friend's Marriage: The Thin Gold LineSome people will tell you that marriage is a magical wonderland of soul mates, great sex, and shmoopsie-poo unicorns farting roses while snacking on rainbows; I am not that person. Marriage is WORK, regardless of what anyone tells you, because it's two separate people shoehorning their lives together to become one entity while also trying to maintain a individual identity for themselves. I Ms. Anthropehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599032577291642280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132389928396326685.post-52295370175310496952011-09-12T11:30:00.000-07:002011-09-12T11:30:00.801-07:00"You kind of look like Betty Crocker. At Betty Ford."I know..... I made promises and I didn't deliver. In my defense it's been a hell of a year, not that that is an excuse, just a reason.
We've packed up and moved to California, still trying to sell our house in the mid-west and renting a little cottage like house in the meantime. It's my own private hell. Perhaps I should write a post on how to survive a cross country move....let me make sure Ms. Demeanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15484033028191931489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132389928396326685.post-43613520489669579852010-08-26T15:03:00.000-07:002010-08-26T15:03:57.525-07:00Coming Soon......
New topics are coming soon!
~ How to 'break up' with a friend without creating an enemy.
~When is it time to get the kids (and husband) doing chores.
~Ways to help organize your life so you don't miss anything (unless you want to).
~Staying out of your friends marriage; How to not run her life.
~When you should apologize and when you should bite your tongue and move on.
~Pets!
~Teaching Ms. Demeanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15484033028191931489noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132389928396326685.post-2241423632841002282010-04-05T09:09:00.000-07:002010-04-05T10:18:45.340-07:00Surviving An Internet Flame WarFLAME WARA flame war is a heated argument between two individuals, that results in those involved posting personal attacks on each other during, or instead of, debating the topic at hand.Most forums have rules that forbid flaming. This is because the quality of conversation on a forum can be seriously degraded by a flame war. Topics can be "hijacked" by two people who would rather flame each Ms. Anthropehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599032577291642280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132389928396326685.post-73509992027585355672010-04-03T17:09:00.000-07:002010-04-04T15:11:10.061-07:00A Wedding Invitation-Website?? For FREE?Many women dream of an elegant, traditional, white wedding. Many of those "many" start planning at the age of 12 and begin by slapping together a wedding binder filled with lace, China patterns, pictures of wedding dresses, menus, fonts, invitation paper and who knows what else!Realistically, how many of those women actually get to have that fantasy wedding?For most Average Janes, a fantasy Miss Informativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16827700354270380806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132389928396326685.post-85668031540837628372010-03-17T00:08:00.000-07:002010-04-04T14:32:05.732-07:00Confessions of a Thank You Note Writer, or Why My Best Friend Hates Me...I am a Thank You note writer.
I love stationary and hand-written notes .
I love sending Thank Yous, and I love getting them in the mail.
Okay, truthfully, I love getting any kind of personal mail but Thank Yous are especially nice.
It's nice to know that your gestures/actions are appreciated. Everyone likes getting a piece of mail that puts a smile on their face and I personally, have yet to Ms. Demeanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15484033028191931489noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132389928396326685.post-27653712430277298802010-02-24T23:06:00.000-08:002010-04-04T15:00:40.026-07:00~Hospitality is Making Your Guests Feel at Home, Even if You Wish They Were at Home~I think by this point we've all read or seen how Martha Stewart and her minions think we should treat guests. With her homemade shampoos and monogrammed robes, she's a an inspiration to us all...to a point.A house guest should feel welcome and should never be made to feel as though their visit has caused any undue work on your part...so skip the monogrammed robe and, only make the shampoo if you Ms. Demeanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15484033028191931489noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132389928396326685.post-24430627172555402872010-02-24T12:00:00.000-08:002010-02-25T11:44:53.283-08:00It's Polite To Welcome Your Guests!Welcome to Ms. Demeanor's Modern Manners.What is it?A blog for those who need it. A laid-back and modern twist on common courtesy, manners and getting through the obligatory social bologna that life serves up. Consider it finishing for those of us that are a bit rough around the edges, ourselves included.Yours Truly,Miss InformativeMs. Demeanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15484033028191931489noreply@blogger.com0