I get mail. I appreciate every comment.
The gentleman who wrote in disagreement with my position on the student marches? Thank you for your comments. It’s good to consider both sides of the issues. And the many of you who wrote or stopped me to tell me thank you for writing the editorial on guns? Thank you.
A cousin in Georgia who reads my columns on my web page, juditabler.com, wrote to me regarding my experience with the “wrinkle-eraser” guy.

I love reading your columns. As you say, we women share much in our walks.
Just had to tell you how Cuz Dan (Judi’s cousin, who lives in Georgia) rescued me recently. You’ll want to hug his neck. Innocent me, I walked into Belks and saw a gathering around the Estee Lauder display; New York Beauty Stylists were in the store for complimentary make-ups.! I made an appointment for a personal session.
Who wouldn’t? Free! New York stylists!
Did I just fall off the watermelon truck?
Yes! Big time!
Before I knew it, I’d bought $300 in beauty products. Yup, sitting on that stool, draped and lit, three NEW YORK STYLISTS around me telling me how glam I looked. I bit the hook. Afterward.
With my miracle life-changing little boxes, I sat in the parking lot and cried. My new look ran down my T-shirt. Even if I could remember what products I’d bought and how to use them, I could never justify $300.
At home, I was so embarrassed telling my husband what I’d done. AND, how I just couldn’t walk back in and return it all. These smart NEW YORK STYLISTS had opened each new jar to use on my make-over, so they were not returnable.
Without batting an eye, Hubby said I didn’t have to go in the store and face them. He would! And, by golly, he would get that refund!
He did. My Superman.
PS: Wal-Mart mascara is just fine.

Another letter: This related to the beauty salesperson again.

Hello, Judi,
I got a laugh when reading about your experience with the young man selling wrinkle products at the farm show. I had a similar, but a more “close-up” experience with him. I often take product samples at shows, just to try before buying. So, the youngster offered me a sample of (Brand X) moisturizer, and then offered to demonstrate their dark-circle removing eye cream on me. I said OK, and after sitting down, facing each other, he put something under one of my eyes. I could feel it instantly tighten up, and looking at a mirror could, indeed, notice instant results.
So, he went into his selling mode, offering me a 2 yr. supply, and saying that after two weeks, the results start becoming PERMANENT. (He promised) I will not need to have my eyelids worked on by a dermatologist/surgeon, because his product will do the job. Mentally, I am very skeptical, because this was indeed “too good to be true.” So I asked him how much it cost and he quoted something in the neighborhood of $299. I said that I would have to discuss it with my husband, and since the show would run for another day or two, I could come back and purchase it later, after checking our budget. The young man, who claimed to be a doctor, started getting upset with me, and tried to make it appear that I should have informed him that I could not afford it to begin with!

Remember the column about the woman in Denver who had the jaw/tooth implant surgery and the flood due to a badly installed dryer? This nice gal sends her sympathy.

Just read your column. Poor Gladys! I had a flood in the basement a few years ago also because of obvious plumber errors, but they didn’t take responsibility. I really feel for this lady.
I also had two implants about a year ago. Also had to have bone graft on jaw, but it was a piece of cake. Absolutely no bruising or swelling.

I called Denver Gladys and she told me her mess is straightening out some. The appliance store’s repairman has been fired and she contacted her insurance company. They are getting the warped floor problem corrected in a more professional manner.
She explained that the dust and the fiddling around with the warped floor caused problems with her sinuses, since she was cautioned not to sneeze or blow her nose until the healing was complete. She is now on antibiotics.
We both agreed that any time that one is having surgery or important correctional procedures, that one should not take on any extra projects! No buying a new appliance, no getting the car serviced, NOTHING!
Please keep those comments coming!

Judi Tabler lives in Pawnee County and is a guest columnist for the Great Bend Tribune. She can be reached at bluegrasses@gmail.com. Visit her website juditabler.com.