interest in Femme Personation has also taken me out shopping at which time I felt very feminine and natural. I tried on a dress, but didn't like it so I bought a pink lounging robe instead. I've also been to the movies and church. I know that several of my sisters have enjoyed these experiences but mine have all been "fir- sts" which I lived to the hilt and wanted to mention. My time out- side has been limited though because I have a beard problem which I hope to correct with electrolysis.

Well this just about brings me up-to-date. I would like to thank Virginia, our very diligent and dedicated editor, who has helped me so much in my development. I'm looking forward to many

more FP experiences.

I have found that Nancy has had more opportunity to "live" and my acceptance of her has increased that it has taken away a lot of the strain and tension that had been present in my masculine life, this interfered with my work and my concentration. Now I am not only enjoying more relaxation with Nancy but on the masculine side as well.

Best wishes to all,

Nancy

BEFORE YOU QUIT, READ THIS......

The first strategy of many who are faced with a problem is to quit. But a man who suffered such severe burns on his legs that he faced amputation---he didn't quit. He became the most successful distance runner of his time. And a man with less than one year of formal education didn't quit. He became the most revered president we ever had. And a fragile boy in Scotland, bedridden most of his childhood didn't quit. He became such a masterful storyteller that your great grand children will cherish his books as you did. Now, if you had all three of these strikes against you, nobody would blame you for quitting. But unless your legs are severely burned, and you're so fragile that you have to stay in bed, and you've never graduated from second grade, why don't you turn around and get back to work. Maybe we'll be writing about You someday!

Reprinted from NEWSWEEK Magazine

Because the message is good for all of us.

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