Congratulations to Sarah K. who now identifies as Sarah N., which means she done got hitched.
Madge took a risk and wore knee-high boots with a knee-length skirt today. Let us know how it went, Madge!
Wendy in England has some hot stuff crackling. Keep her in your juicy God vibes.
Gidget is still super-psyched about having won the JC Penney gift card and got a load of great buys. How about some photos, Rev. Gidge?
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I got rid of ten pairs of shoes tonight, and I’m down to about a dozen pairs that all have specific purposes 🙂
Knocked out a funky little sermon poem type-thing for Sunday morning…and it’s only Tuesday. THAT never happens. Oh, and took all my bulky 80s slouchy socks out of my dresser drawer. Ready for donation. Victory on both fronts.
Being Presbyterian, the thought of spending more than 39.99 on a pair of shoes was unthinkable. However,my feet are 56 years old and our kids are finally on their own. Two weeks ago,for the very first time in my life, I plopped myself down in the Nordstrom’s shoe dept. . I told the salesman(who was also about my age)that I needed a pair of classy black pumps to wear with my robe and other dressy occasions…and that they had to feel really good on my feet. My budget was around $100.(gasp!) I ended up with a tasteful pair of Vaneli patent pumps which fit like a glove. My husband blanched when I told him what I spent- I said that if it would make him feel better, I could go back and by the Cole Hahn’s for $350.
Interesting. . . .I wore knee high black boots with tights (sort of funky but all black tights) and a black knee length turtleneck dress (not at all tight)–it was a class day, not a clinical day.
They drew a little more attention than I really wanted, but it was OK. I will do it again. Still processing.
Awww, thanks for the note, Peace Bang! I did indeed get married last month!! The wedding was wonderful.
I was also the young lady who asked you about what to wear to PERFORM a wedding last fall, and I was able to craft the ceremony for my husband and I. Our childhood minister (UU, Boston-area, you probably know him) performed the ceremony, and during the rehearsal he totally blew me out of the water by saying he loved the ceremony I put together (!) and that he wanted to borrow parts of it for futuere weddings (!!). I am completely and utterly honored. The ceremony was beautiful, touching, and completely altering, and I am so happy to be married.
And a PB-inspired wedding moment: instead of stuffing my poor bridesmaids into taffeta monstrosities, I asked them to get little black dresses of their own choosing; my stipulations were that they be sleeveless, knee length, and nothing that would shock my 94-year-old grandmother. My friends are all shapes and sizes, and they all found dresses that made each of them look FABULOUS. They carried flowers down the aisle (unmistakably bridesmaids) and each showed their own style. I loved it, and I hope you approve; they didn’t spend $300 on some hideous dress they loathe, and I’ve seen at least one of my bridesmaids wear her dress again! Success!
Thanks again for the recognition; it’s an unexpected little celebration and I really appreciate it. <3
Bless you, Sarah! If only all brides were so kind to their friends. Congrats on a lovely wedding.
In terms of shameless self-promotion, I’m in a family way. Got knocked up by the chaplain (who gets a t-shirt that says, “I knocked up the preacher”). We are 15 weeks along and I’m finally feeling like myself again (instead of weak, tired, and pukey). My little UCC congregation is over the moon. I also have a new ob-gyn I’m thrilled with!
Also, PB, I’m shooting some special intentions your way.
Sarah, I did the exact same thing with my bridesmaids when I got married 12 years go. They still thank me to this day for letting them choose a dress they would actually want to wear again and that expressed their own style. Congrats on your marriage!
So, in my world, I have lost 80 lbs, with some medical intervention…and it is a good thing. It also gives me an opportunity to edit things out and away from my wardrobe, and to start anew.
My daughter is 18…and I am learning that just because I now CAN get into pants that I wore when she was 4, it doesn’t mean that I OUGHT to wear them now!
I am holding these joys and concerns in my heart. Thanks to those who are sharing, and to those who are quietly keeping their own concerns.