Archive for September, 2009
A shoe of a different color…
by Cookster on Sep.09, 2009, under Blog Shorts, Non-fiction, Stories
Celebrities are splashed all over the internet with wardrobe flubs. They are either unaware of how they look or are seeking attention for their insecurities. I could very well fit into one of these categories with the exception of not being a celebrity.
Yesterday was my day for errands. Although it is September, here in Glendale the temperatures are still hovering around 104 degrees. A couple of everyday practices, such as keeping the blinds closed to keep the house cooler and getting out early before it got too hot, collided with my intended fashion sense. Having used the headboard lamp in order to see the grocery ads in my bedroom, I was temporarily blinded when I flipped the light off and grabbed my shoes. I wandered the house for a few minutes while I gathered up my essentials for my outing and headed out the door.
I had to make a couple of quick stops, so I decided to have my prescriptions filled at the local pharmacy first. The drug store was busier than I had normally encountered it because it was now lunchtime. After turning my prescription over to the pharmacy technician, I decided to cruise the store and price some items. Eventually I wandered my way out to my car and drove to the next stop. As I was leaving, I noticed a young man looking at me with a slight smile on his face. (continue reading…)