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And so, I embark on my grand experiment. Every month of this school year I will follow Betty Cornells advice on the topics in her book: dieting, hair, makeup, posture, and attitude, among others no matter how embarrassing or difficult.
I definitely have my work cut out for me. That is if Im not already beyond help. I am 52” with light brown skin that breaks out in acne on a regular basis. I am gawky, slouchy, and just a little bit lumpy. I have non-existent hips and a chest almost as flat as the cover of Betty Cornells book. I wear glasses and braces. I do all my clothes shopping at Walmart and second-hand stores. I spend more time on algebra than I do on my hair.
Maybe things will change. Can popularity advice from more than half a century ago still be relevant? Ill find out. Crazier things have happened, right? Men have walked on the moon and society has found a way to grow square watermelons.
Betty Cornell has become my new soul mate, and I am married to her every word. For better or worse.