A woman should always have:

... A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra.

... A good piece of furniture, not previously owned by anyone else in her family.

... Eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems, and a recipe for a meal that will make her guests feel honored.

... One old love -she can imagine going back to.  And one new love -who reminds her how far she has come.

... Enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or needs to.

... Something perfect to wear if her employer or the date of her dreams wants to see her in 20 minutes.

... A past juicy enough that she's looking forward to retelling it in her old age.

But most of all.

A woman should always have

... A feeling of control over her destiny.