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Fans are classy

They keep you cool

Go ahead and use one

Don't be a fool

They'll start a conversation

When you're given the eye

And somebody asks you

What in the world or why

And you'll be the one

Cool as a cuke

While all the fanless people

In the sun want to puke

See? Classy. xo

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1. Jane Roper's new novel IS excellent.

2. Fanning other people is like chimp grooming; it confers social status.

3. I recommend saying FANtastic at any and every opportunity while using a fan. Everybody loves a pun, absolutely everybody.

4. A fan made of stainless steel makes an excellent martial arts weapon, too.

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I used to have a number of beautiful fans that I bought when I was studying in Spain during college. They decorated the walls of apartments over the years, and made me feel worldly. more recently, I have been hiding in air-conditioned spaces, or I head to the coast for a fresh breeze. But I really like the idea of resurrecting this simple solution! Plus, it has the benefit of making one look worldly, and (perhaps) seductive?

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Also, I just finished reading the new book, and really enjoyed it! I’ve been touting it to my book club.

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Thank you!!!

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yes yes yes--fans a perfect for hot flashes, I have one given to me by a friend for just that purpose and it has saved me so often! Reminds me I need to start carrying it again, even though the flashes are finally less frequent (some 20 years later.....)

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I do declare, Miss Jane,,,,this was a delightful read!

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At a certain point in my life (and you can, ahem, guess when), my best friend who is exactly my age presented us both with folding fans to keep with us at all times. Let's just say they proved useful!

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I bought a pretty fan in Vienna a few summers ago. A lot of public transit in Austria has no air conditioning, and almost every lady our age uses one. Thanks for the reminder to throw it in my bag for this weekend!

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I have several folding fans - most inherited from my Mom - and I love them! Stay cool, Sister 🪭

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Laughed out loud!!! All true!! Gotta get a fan!!

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