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I was thinking about how well my old, skinny, black gloves have served me through a number of brutal winters. We of the -40 and below wind chill (Celsius or Fahrenheit), at times. But these thin little gloves have done an amazing job for me, even if they are not meant for long term exposure. As I take a careful inspection of them, I still marvel at their toughness, warmth and best of all, protection.... for me.:thumb:
I have written about this before, but I am not the best dresser when in the confines of my own home. I am big on older, softer, well worn, loose fitting clothes.....often sweat pants or beaten jeans, or (sorry about this) hoodies, or a closet full of skin friendly items that I would not wear outside of our residence. These have become old friends. They give me comfort. What else can we ask for, from a piece of cloth so to speak?
When I was big into career, back when suits and ties were important, I did love some of my business clothes. For me, nothing could top a navy suit with a crisp, white shirt, complemented with a trendy tie. I actually believe that I did better in my career because of my wardrobe, even though it wasn't excessive. After all, I needed an edge of some sort to counter-balance my weaker spot between the ears!
But as soon as I got home (way back when), if I didn't have to go out, you know what clothes I had in mind. Old friends!
In that regard, it sure is nice getting a bit older, because there is no need to wear tight clothes, not like I did when I was young. Loose is cool!
Yes, I have other of these "old friends". Like an evening sunset nearby the river, under a beautiful, huge prairie sky. Then there's those trusty trees, mind you they are alive, that continue to stand stoically inspite of all the weather they have to endure. Or what about that old coffee cup, that amazes as it always gives off just the right taste, year after year. Maybe it's that nicely broken in bed or couch, that is as custom made as anything one can imagine. Or a slightly bent frying pan that you have precise knowledge of when it comes to preparing different foods. I could go on.
So, do you have any of these old friends? Feel free to elaborate. I'm listening. I like to think I am an "old" friend.
I have written about this before, but I am not the best dresser when in the confines of my own home. I am big on older, softer, well worn, loose fitting clothes.....often sweat pants or beaten jeans, or (sorry about this) hoodies, or a closet full of skin friendly items that I would not wear outside of our residence. These have become old friends. They give me comfort. What else can we ask for, from a piece of cloth so to speak?
When I was big into career, back when suits and ties were important, I did love some of my business clothes. For me, nothing could top a navy suit with a crisp, white shirt, complemented with a trendy tie. I actually believe that I did better in my career because of my wardrobe, even though it wasn't excessive. After all, I needed an edge of some sort to counter-balance my weaker spot between the ears!
But as soon as I got home (way back when), if I didn't have to go out, you know what clothes I had in mind. Old friends!In that regard, it sure is nice getting a bit older, because there is no need to wear tight clothes, not like I did when I was young. Loose is cool!
Yes, I have other of these "old friends". Like an evening sunset nearby the river, under a beautiful, huge prairie sky. Then there's those trusty trees, mind you they are alive, that continue to stand stoically inspite of all the weather they have to endure. Or what about that old coffee cup, that amazes as it always gives off just the right taste, year after year. Maybe it's that nicely broken in bed or couch, that is as custom made as anything one can imagine. Or a slightly bent frying pan that you have precise knowledge of when it comes to preparing different foods. I could go on.
So, do you have any of these old friends? Feel free to elaborate. I'm listening. I like to think I am an "old" friend.
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