Point well taken.

we are not worthy of such sublime perfection.

You have to wonder how many of them are wearing a pink bra.

Musta been cold.

...warm them up.

I remember when I was about 14, my family lived in a house across the street from another house with a big picture window facing our big picture window. One evening, a woman appeared in that neighbor's window, standing there stark naked. Noticing her, I made a comment to my parents about it. My mother simply said, "You needn't stare at her, you know." So, I stopped looking out the window at her and went back to reading the book I had been reading. That's my Mom. She always got right to the point about things.

That never happened again. I suspect my Mom talked to the neighbor and politely expressed her reservations about such behavior. The draperies were drawn after dark on that house after that.

LOL

That is the exact opposite of what would be considered normal 14 year old male behavior

In fact, she did not tell me to stop looking, but that I was in control of what I chose to do. I got that.

I'm curious now

She was naked, though. I found it interesting, of course, but took my mom's point about my control over my reaction to it.

I read constantly during that time, so it could have been any of hundreds.

So, quite naturally, I would remember them better than which book I was reading at that time. What I remember was that the woman was middle-aged and, so, not particularly "hot," as the question was posed. She was simply a woman who was naked, seen from across the street. It was quite an unusual thing to see, so it does stand out in my memory.

However, what my mother said had far more impact on me. She did not get all bent out of shape, but just advised me that it was my choice whether to stare at the woman or not. I took her point, understood it, and it had an impact on my life that I can identify and describe. I remember many lessons she taught me back then, which was the point of my post. At 93 years of age, she still occasionally has things to say that are worth listening to.

It's interesting that you are so interested in the details, really. I'm sorry I can't remember which book it was. If I did, though, I'd be happy to tell you. I appreciate your close attention to detail.

If only all 14 year olds acquired that knowledge, instead of going through life a slave to their impulses. Alas, they didn't have the benefit of being raised by your mom.

breast-feeding or some other nonsense. I always want to say, "Well, you needn't stare at her..."

"I'm out".

"Mansierre!"