Does The Shoe Fit?
Keywords: Humor, Women, Shoes, Fashion
They say you don’t know someone until you walk a mile in his shoes. If you walked a mile in mine, you’d have to walk in heels. I’m more comfortable in heels than flats - usually.
My luggage was lost when my husband and I went to Costa Rica. Lost luggage wasn’t a surprise. Wearing heels to climb over volcanic rock from a live volcano was. Because hiking in heels was hazardous to my health, I did what I had to do to make sure my luggage was found the next day. I bought hiking boots. I wore them once.
Then there was the time John and I went to Sedona. Because we wanted to experience the beauty of the red rocks, we took an off-road, jeep tour. A long-haired, bead-wearing guide who chanted wasn’t a surprise. Wearing heels to climb a twenty-foot rock to commune with nature was. The guide was wearing moccasins, John was wearing Nikes and I was the one who didn’t fall. Mother Nature protects her own.
The only place I wear athletic shoes is the gym; and to help ward off boredom while I’m there, I shoewatch. Shoewatching is a type of peoplewatching. Thin soles, thick soles; with laces and without; single or multi-colored; Nike, Adidas or New Balance - they all have one thing in common. They’re in perfect condition. Don’t body builders step in puddles? Don’t they stub their toes? There must be an unwritten rule that their feet have to look as “shoeper” as their bodies.
Birkenstocks, however, aren’t worn for looks. People who wear Birkenstocks are serious about foot protection, about arch support and correct fit. On the opposite end of the footwear spectrum are people who wear flip flops. People who wear flip flops only care if they match. Flip flops are what my grandmother would have called “a podiatrist’s new car”.
My grandmother was a sensible woman with several pairs of sensible foot coverings. She definitely wasn’t average. The average woman has nineteen pairs of foot fashion.
I’m way below average. I have ten pairs, but I have a friend with over fifty. Thankfully, this friend is male. It’s not just female’s who have footwear fetishes. Of course, it might not be a fetish. Maybe people with lots of shoes think self-improvement starts from the bottom up. Maybe people who buy designer shoes think they’re art. I couldn’t walk on art.
Knight Pierce Hirst takes humorous looks at life. Take a minute to make yourself smile at knightwatch.typepad.com
Previous Articles Highlighter:
Are You A Fair-Weather Friend? (1)
If you don't like the weather in Los Angeles, there's no point waiting for it to change. Knight Pierce Hirst takes humorous looks at life. Take a minute to make yourself smile at knightwatch.typepad.com
Can Transformational Leadership Play A Part In Solving The Human Crisis? (2)
Keywords: transformational leadership, adaptability, global crisis, human species evolution, You may have noticed the world is having some challenges with us humans at the moment. She is getting a bit hot under the collar, and probably wouldn't think too much about wiping us off her face, like she did with the dinosaurs.
How Green Is Your Thumb? (3)
No flowers from me - just flowery speech for a few years. Then my mother-in-law became a firm believer in human gardening. I produced two, hearty and healthy "sonflowers".
Does Every Litter Bit Hurt? (4)
Our phone used to be a major cause of litter - telemarketing litter. Now those calls have changed to spam, which litters my computer. The mailman brings me litter addressed to Resident.
Wealth Creation: The Skills You Need To Succeed (5)
How Different Are The Wealthy? The wealthy do not differ in any way that would preclude the success of the average man or woman. As a group, wealthy people are no more intelligent than the average man, they do not have access to education of any sorts that would exclude the average person, and they do not live in a select location reserved for wealth creation.
How To Cut Your Stops To Increase Your Profits (6)
Past trades can be a goldmine of valuable information. Analyzing your past trades can lead to immediate rewards in better performance. The first step is to gather the information.
Top Tips To Finding A Job In Pittsburgh (7)
While there are plenty of jobs available, you want to always look for the best possible job before applying to ensure you are happy with the job and the company.
Aquarium Lighting: Is It Needed Or Can You Go Without? (8)
It looks like overkill and a waste of money. Yet, there are veritable reasons to use the correct lighting in an aquarium. Is it important to keep your fish healthy and in the best possible conditions as possible.
How To Make A Good Impression With Your Choice Of Perfume (9)
What you will want to achieve, when making an impression with perfume, is that your light scent lingers for just a bit after you have left the room, giving the person a chance to reflect a little about you and remember everything you said.
Renegade Network Marketer - How To Generate More MLM Prospects Than You Can Handle! (10)
With information they view as valuable. You'll not only develop a relationship with them but you're also building your own credibility. - As a Renegade Network Marketer, you need to lead with good, valuable information first instead of hitting them straight up with a sales pitch.
Newer Articles Highlighter:
Crisis As An Opportunity To Transform Leadership (1)
Much pain and resentment can be stirred up in our attempts to resist these events in our lives. When written in Chinese the word crisis is composed of two characters: One represents danger, and the other represents opportunity A common thought that comes up is - "Why me?" This thought points to our victim consciousness.
Motor Home Trip Tips For Dogs (2)
These can be pretty strict, and they are different from one campground to the next. It will usually involve bringing disposal bags, making sure he is leashed, and checking to see whether dogs are allowed in certain areas.
Low Rate Car Loan: Look Before You Leap (3)
Last but definitely not least, understand what youre getting into. This means checking out a lenders reputation before going in for a loan. Before signing anything, read the fine print to ensure you dont get any nasty surprises down the line.
Tips For Savings On Car Loans (4)
Lack of knowledge about car loans and improper planning can cost you a lot of money in the car buying process. Below Are Four Tips To Help You Get The Right Car Loan.
Things To Consider When Buying Wholesale Jewelry (5)
The price is so affordable and you can quickly have that jewelry in your hands. But there is a catch. When you are buying your jewelry over the web, you can not touch or see first-hand what you are purchasing.
Expand Your Aquaculture And Mariculture Projects With A Fisheries Finance Program (6)
These direct loans are meant to be used for the purpose of reconstruction or renovation of the fishing vessel, repair and construction of fisheries shore side facilities. Although the risks associated with the program run high, the primary advantage is a low rate of interest and finance for a long duration of time, which is not generally otherwise available.
Article Writting: A Brief Guide, Can Articles Grow My Business? (7)
But not just one webmaster puts your article on his website but if it is really good then soon you may have many links to your website on many different websites.
Increase The Capacity Of Your On-Farm Storage With A Farm Storage Facility Loan (8)
While there is facility of annual payment frequency, there are no penalties for pre-payment of the debt resulting from this loan. Under this program, 15% of the net cost of the financial assistance secured has to be paid fully in cash by the applicant.
Increase Your Livestock With A Livestock Loan (9)
These financial institutions provide the livestock loans that facilitate providing capital to the livestock breeders for purchasing more cattle, taking care of their medical and food expenses, clearing the debts of previous livestock expenses, etc.
Database Tips From An Excel Training Course (10)
Hide Blank Formulas The simplest databases are a collection of data records but some have formulas off to the side providing analysis of each entry. However if any data is missing from the record then these formulas clutter up the sheet with "#NUM!" and "#DIV/0!" and other errors.