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Children's Etiquette Academy
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Racism is Rude
Basic manners reminders .
Mrs. Leverette
Jun 22, 20201 min read
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Socializing During COVID-19
As I type this message, like millions of other citizens of the United States of America, I am spending days on end within the confines of...
Mrs. Leverette
Apr 28, 20202 min read
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A Gentleman Makes a Choice
Image from www.catchsmile.com.
Mrs. Leverette
Feb 28, 20201 min read
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Election Day Manners
Today is Election Day in many states all of the United States of American. If you are a registered voter, please make every effort to get...
Mrs. Leverette
Nov 5, 20191 min read
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American Manners, an Oxymoron?
Let's consider what has become of basic courtesy and manners in the United States of America in 2019. What if I told you that in our...
Mrs. Leverette
Jul 29, 20192 min read
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So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Good Night
There comes a time in the young lives of most people where the life of someone who is loved comes to an end. For children, this time of...
Mrs. Leverette
Jun 18, 20192 min read
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Music for a Gathering of Friends - "K-Pop"
Although it has been around for decades, the music to which I've been enjoying of late is K-Pop. These last few months I have found...
Mrs. Leverette
Mar 24, 20192 min read
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Mrs. Leverette
Nov 5, 20180 min read
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It's Back to School Time
All over the United States of America, the new school year is beginning. Along with the anticipation of reading new books, learning new...
Mrs. Leverette
Aug 23, 20181 min read
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Advice for the Hostess: Ladies Luncheon
According to an article by Lisa Cericola at Southern Living Magazine's website, there are six things one should not serve at a ladies...
Mrs. Leverette
Jul 30, 20181 min read
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MANNERS by kate spade
MANNERS by kate spade Kate Spade - mother, wife, designer, bon vivant, WRITER. As a customer, I adored the joie de vivre Kate Spade's...
Mrs. Leverette
Jul 20, 20181 min read
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A Lesson in Civics and Civility
Around The United States of America, election season is currently upon us. With the approaching election comes a variety of events that...
Mrs. Leverette
Sep 19, 20172 min read
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T&E Book Club: The  Art of Southern Charm
This summer our family enjoyed another great visit to the beautiful and historic city of Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston (also...
Mrs. Leverette
Aug 4, 20172 min read
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Etiquette Training in Summer? Yes!
It has been a busy and productive summer of teaching etiquette and manners to the youngest among us. Summers offer the time and space to...
Mrs. Leverette
Jul 24, 20172 min read
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20 Etiquette Lessons Every Child Needs to Know
Recently, I came across an excellent list by Myka Meier, the founder of Beaumont Etiquette, in an article written by Caroline Halleman...
Mrs. Leverette
May 21, 20172 min read
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Thought for Today
I just came across this quote by Kevin Kruse. I felt compelled to share it with you today. You're welcome:-) Sincerely, Mrs. Leverette...
Mrs. Leverette
Apr 22, 20171 min read
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Handwriting Inspiration
A thoughtful handwritten note continues to be an appreciated document even in (especially in) the digital world in which we live. I...
Mrs. Leverette
Apr 1, 20171 min read
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Thought for Today
"Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way." — Booker T. Washington #quote #wisdom
Mrs. Leverette
Mar 5, 20171 min read
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Taking Tea - Peach Apricot
There are purists who like only tea leaves and hot water in their tea cups. I am not a purist. I like what tastes good to me. Sometimes...
Mrs. Leverette
Jan 26, 20171 min read
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It's a New Day, America
President Obama's last lines of final official address to the nation: "Yes, we can." "Yes, we did." "Yes, we can." As we transition from...
Mrs. Leverette
Jan 20, 20171 min read
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