Originally Posted by oldpenny16
In my childhood when nuns were wearing full, traditional regalia, I have memories of being scared to pieces by nuns. A religious sister in full regalia is very much an authoirty figure!
I had surgery on my arm and for several weeks I kept it bandaged or covered in one way or another. TSA folks were very curious about it. Finally I decided that I didn't care what the wound looked like and give them a full view. Might as well!
Now they can see for themselves and don't ask. Maybe a nearly naked OldPenny is the answer. Or not!
A sister in full habit is even more of an authority figure when she whacks one in the head with a clipboard or smacks one with a yardstick. I experienced both in grade school!
