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I can recall being a College-Know-It-All-Hippie back in the '60's, snubbing Mrs. Dr. Smith's favorite crab dip receipe on the grounds that "I'll never be able to afford crabmeat." She looked at me wisely and replied "Life goes on and things change" (or words to that effect). This morning, and I am not making this up, my good wife said to me, "I'll be taking the Lincoln down to Phoenix dear. Will you remember to return these bonds to the safe?" Pace Mrs. Dr. Smith, you were right and I was wrong. I heartily agree on the topic of not blowing one's nose at the dinner table, especially if one does not use a handkerchief. It is in these small lessons that the foundations of true civility are laid. Another thought on manners: if you wish to avoid going to Baptist Hell, never use the Flag as bunting. (Parents, do not accept any contradiction on this point.)