“Old age is the most unexpected of all the things that happen to a man.”
The sun was here earlier but now it’s gone. Somehow its presence made the morning seem warmer even though it is still the winter sun. Only a gray sky with a small of patch of blue is left. Tomorrow is supposed to be in the 40’s. It will seem like summer.
Saturday, when I was a kid, was always the best day because Sunday, another day off from school, was next and Saturday morning TV was spectacular. When I got older, into my teens, Saturday was sleep-in day and still the best day of the week. When I became an adult living on my own, Saturday was chore and errand day. Its only saving grace was I could still sleep-in. It was about then Friday started edging Saturday as the favorite day because it meant no work for two whole days. I have no favorite days now, but I still harbor a tinge of dislike for Mondays, leftover from so many years of working.
The other day I had to do a quick errand, a one stop errand. It only took me about 15-20 minutes. When I got home, I realized I had left my slippers on. Granted, a quick look would say clogs but the edging most decidedly said slippers. I was shocked beyond belief. For that one errand, I had crossed a line. I had jumped to old age where stripes and plaids matched and slippers were the preferred footwear. Would aprons with bibs be next? How about tied shoes with clunky heels? I was struck to the quick by the implications of one errand and slippers. I vowed never to let it happen again.
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February 12, 2011 at 1:27 pm
The sun is out here in North Texas and the last remnants of the ice are finally disappearing which leaves a coating of sand on the streets and highways. They don’t use salt on the roads here which makes our cars last longer since they are less likely to rot out from the corrosion cancer.The temperature should get into the 60s today and the 70s tomorrow. I hope this is a sign of the end of winter for this part of the country. After all, Dallas is on the same latitude as the Sahara desert.
My kids watch Saturday morning TV shows while I read the newspaper. The shows are just not the same caliber as the wonderful kids shows in the 1950s and early 60s. My sixteen year old daughter would disagree with me, but I don’t think Hanna Montana can hold a candle to Sky King or Andy Devine.
February 12, 2011 at 1:36 pm
Bob I agree with You! Children programs today are mostly crap! Over here they show japanese cartoons where people have huge eyes (almost half their face is covered by them) a tiny nose and a big mouth that they use to scream all the time 🙂 🙂 🙂
February 12, 2011 at 7:22 pm
Bob,
The sun came back for a bit but then it left a cold, sunless day. They don’t use salt here either so rust isn’t a problem, just snowy roads. We will get to the high 40’s tomorrow-a heat wave.
My nephews laughed at the old programs we showed them. They couldn’t believe we’d actually watch and enjoy.
I totally agree with you!!
February 12, 2011 at 1:32 pm
I can understand the shock You must have felt when realizing You still have the slippers on 🙂 🙂
-3,9 here this morning but sunshine and no wind made the morning quite nice actually.
My worst day has always been Tuesday! On Monday I still feel a bit of weekend in my body, Wednesday is in the middle of the week so it´s not that long to the weekend. Thursday is almost Friday and friday is the beginning of the weekend 🙂 But Tuesday is nothing but a long pain 🙂
Have a great day now!
Christer.
February 12, 2011 at 7:26 pm
Christer,
I thought it funny after I gave it a bit of thought-they are pretty comfortable.
I love it that you have only one day of the week which you don’t enjoy. That makes the whole week go by quickly, except for Tuesday of course.
February 12, 2011 at 2:43 pm
I was out for breakfast a couple of weeks ago and saw a couple in their 30s in pajamas. I dunno—maybe it’s the new style. 😉
February 12, 2011 at 7:27 pm
Rowen,
I see a lot of pajama bottoms even in the grocery store. I’m thinking that’s bringing casual down to a whole new level.
February 12, 2011 at 3:03 pm
Can one still buy tie shoes with clunky heels?
Clogs are not slippers even if they have slipper-looking edging. Slippers have bunny faces or look like dust mops. Or they are delicate sandal affairs with marabou trim. My slippers are socks or a pair of yellow Crocs with fleece lining and, yes, I do wear them out in public. The Crocs, not the socks.
Besides, wearing your slippers out for one errand does not mean you are slipping into decrepitude.
February 12, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Possibly not, but with 4″ stiletto heels? Oh yes …
Cheers
February 12, 2011 at 7:55 pm
Minicapt,
Those are ugly shoes!
February 12, 2011 at 7:54 pm
Hi Caryn,
I hope so as I still see a few around though a lot of old ladies are into sneakers.
I have never had bunny slippers, even as a kid. I’ve always worn slipper socks since I was a kid. A new pair was always under the tree. I even have a pair now, a Christmas present from my sister.
Caryn, that wasn’t the first time I forgot to change into shoes. I know I’m not decrepit yet but I’m getting older and who knows what’s next?
February 12, 2011 at 5:13 pm
Well, you’ve gone and done it now. Always the first in the family to get into trouble. Did anyone see you? Did neighbors take digital shots of your shopping in your slippers? That’s the first sign of old age, better break out the kanes and start drooling. But everyone knew you were a Tom Boy. Let them wonder about the shoes. Next time go out shopping in a costume, like Zorro. That will get em.
February 12, 2011 at 7:58 pm
Z&Me,
It’s true. I was a Tom boy and a bit of a rebel at times. I figure when I’m really old I can wear whatever I want. The Zorro cape sounds great. People will think crazy old lady but they’ll have been duped. I will be the one really laughing!
February 12, 2011 at 6:41 pm
Kat,
A long time ago, I might have been in my 30’s, I walked into a store, and when I purchased my items, the sales clerk asked me if wearing my denim jacket upside down was the new style. As I looked down, sure enough, I was wearing my jacket upside down which is harder to do then wearing it the correct way. And I have many stories like that, so embarrassing that I won’t even mention them here.
February 12, 2011 at 7:59 pm
Lori,
I laughed right out loud when I read this. I saw you in my mind’s eye. Just say yes the next time and leave her wondering.