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People are asking me, "Mildred, do you regret what you did for Veda?"
It's only natural for people to wonder, so I don't take offense.....all I have ever wanted, was for my children to be happy and healthy. I did everything in my power, to ensure their success! It was my job, as their Mother, to make their way as pleasant and painless as possible. And I certainly did that! Of course, my dear Kay is gone now.....taken from us much too soon. I guess that's why I became so obsessive about Veda. I lost one daughter, and so I turned my attention to my darling Veda, pouring all of my love and care, into her life. Is that so wrong?
I ask you....is that so wrong?
Is it wrong to want to protect your child from harm?
Of course, I went too far....I know that now!
My dear Veda spent time in federal prison for the murder of Monte Beragon.
Truth be told, he deserved to die!
He was a disgusting man.....who lambasted the "smell of grease," all the while lifting my uncultured money to buy suits with.
He was just appalling and I'm glad she got rid of him.
Profits from my restaurant ensured her early parole.
Veda now "works" in the parking lot of my restaurant,
polishing her customer service skills,
in anticipation of her executive career.
Life is good!

Of course, motherhood ~ as rewarding as it is ~ isn't all there is to life.
We must, as women, maintain our femininity, and our relationships with the man in our lives!
Marriage, or even a hot, exciting affair, is the spice of life!
Shamelessly flirting with a married man is shockingly wrong...................
But a real boost to one's ego!
Of course, one must choose the man with care....
Encounters with jealous, vengeful wives are certainly to be avoided at all costs!
And, being a business owner, there is the spectre of lawsuits!
I would much rather pour money into redecorating "Mildred's," than paying off an enraged wife.
PRIORITIES, PEOPLE!!!

Being a woman can be difficult...but so exciting!
Even when my man becomes angry, and leaves...I know he'll be back!
He cannot stay away from me for very long.....
because I know men and I know how to please them.
Let me assist you in your quest to be an unforgettable woman.

What makes a woman exciting to a man?
Long, silky legs.....kissable lips...luxuriant, swinging hair...a breathy voice...
All of these things....plus, a firm, well-toned body.
All can be worked-on and improved upon.
Take what you've got and start from there.
But there is one other thing.
The most important thing....
The essence of femininity....the knowledge that you are a woman,
and so...
it is the aura and charisma you project.
That of a confident, self-assured woman...who likes men.

Ooh~la~la!

Dear Mildred,
I just don't know what is wrong, but men don't flirt with me.
I never experience the exciting things, that other girls do.
Can you help?
Signed, Forgotten in Fairfield

Dear Forgotten,
You're a woman, aren't you? Well then, you have all
the credentials you need! Stop thinking of what you DON'T
have, & embellish what you DO have! Men like confident, positive
women who know their way around the male of the species!
Get going, and you can always flirt first, you know!
Sincerely, Mildred Pierce

How to be Fascinating....

It's what we all want ~ to be incredibly exciting, & fascinating to men!
It is possible. You must believe this....if you do not; then don't waste my time.
But if you do ~ I'm at your disposal!

Make sure you are always looking your best. You never know who you will
run into, at any hour of the day or night. So you must be ready to meet your public!
Practice a dazzling smile, and a "one-size-fits-all" greeting, that will work at any hour and in any circumstance. Poise makes a difference, ladies.

Practice a slow, seductive walk...you know people are watching. Enough said!

Use a breathy, Marilyn Monroe-type voice. Men love it!

Actually, the more you look like one of those "love dolls," the better.

Who needs realism?

It's the mystery, the facade, the glamour.....

Good luck, ladies.....!!!

Do you know...after all I have done for Veda...I didn't even get a lousy Mother's Day card! Really, it seems unbelievable to me. I fed and clothed her, raised her, bought her everything her heart desired ~ even shared Monte Beragon with her ~ and there is no acknowledgment. None at all. Her selfishness is mind-boggling!
This is heartbreaking, but I suppose heartbreak comes with the territory.
At least, she is out of jail and working....
I guess I should be satisfied with that.

Can you believe it?
Veda has an entirely different version of her life, than I do.

"Mother, you always promised you would do anything for us - anything. I took you at your word. I believed you, but when you tore up the $10,000 check I got out of Ted Forrester's mother, I had my first inkling that you could not be trusted. How dare you intrude into my personal business! Yes, I slapped you - you deserved it!

And then, you were always harping to Monte and me, griping and complaining about where we went, and what we did.
You caused him so much stress, that he turned to me!
It was YOUR FAULT that your husband came to me, seeking warmth and understanding....you had no time. All you ever did was work.

Then, I went to prison.
Truthfully, mother, you should have gone!
Had you any decency at all, you would have told a convincing lie and got me off the murder rap....why, you already admitted - right here - that you were glad I killed Monte Beragon!
I did the "dirty work," and you get the spoils, as usual.
I just cannot believe you, Mother.

You'll never be anything but a common frump."

Veda