EVERY WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
One old love she can imagine going back to and one who reminds her how far she has come
Enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own even if she never wants to or needs to
Something perfect to wear if the employer or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour
A youth she's content to leave behind
A past juicy enough that she's looking forward to retelling it in her old age
The realization that she is actually going to have an old age and some money set aside to fund it
A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra
One friend who always makes her laugh and one who lets her cry
A good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family
Eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems, and a recipe for a meal that will make her guests feel honored
A resume that is not even slightest bit padded
A feeling of control over her destiny
A skin care regimen, an exercise routine, and a plan for dealing with those few other facets of life that don't get better after 30
A solid start on a satisfying career, a satisfying relationship, and all those other facets of life that do get better after 30
Glamour May 1997 Pamela Redmond Satran author of the novel The Man I Should Have Married, published by Pocket Books in March 2003
