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Now that Winter has really set in and the outside work is pretty well done I am relax- ing and enjoying myself. I go days at a time enfemme, do all the shopping, errands etc. as Mrs.

Joan Miller, my own "Sister-in-law". The other day I visited two wig shops, was fit- ted and bought one on the spot and wore it home. In the other shop I ordered two more on approval when they arrive. The two ladies in attendance in the shops were most courteous and gave no indication whatever of suspicion. They accepted my checks and my driver's license and SS number as identification. My checks have Joan Miller printed on them as well as John and Edith Miller. At Montgo- mery Ward I studied the mail order catalogue and selected a pair of mastectomy inserts and the young lady in charge of the mail order desk filled out the order for me, examined my credentials and accepted my check. I have also gone on a small spree of dress and shoe buying to catch up on lost time.

The cold weather gives me the opportunity to wear my coats and wool skirt suits, boots etc. Pretty shoes are back again, happily so I have the latest high heeled shoes and boots. My new wig is gray, commensurate with my age, and looks wonderful.

It's fun to shop in the same markets where I go as John and pass people who know John but fail to show any recognition. The other day I went to a hard- ware store where I am well known, bought several minor items needed for the house, and the clerks who know John well showed not the slightest sign of curiosity. It is fantastic, like being in another world or having died and returned to life in a different form, and almost eerie sensation. I am enclosing a snapshot taken of me on my return from shopping today. Due to so much use my femme voice has improved very much and I have no trouble with long conversations with the many women and men when making purchases etc. I even go to my own banks to make

deposits for John. Since comp- letion of facial elecrolysis a number of years ago and my careful avoidance of sun my complexion is quite good for a 74-year old lady. I have also avoided exposure of hands and arms to the sun as much as possible, since 1961 when I first started going out, so they have greatly improved. Of course before that I practically lived outdoors, flying, hunting, etc. Now, I do the same things but protect myself from the sun. Even an open collar shirt will result in a triangular tanned area under the throat, and short sleeves are a no-no. I even wear gloves as much as possible when in the sun, mowing the lawns etc. and also a Western hat to protect the face. My hands are large but well formed with beau- tiful nails which I keep fairly long and well shaped. I always wear a wedding ring and engage- ment ring when dressed for greater authenticity and to help repel any romantically minded males on the make. (I have been approached several times,

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