Clothes designer – crafty or crazy or both?

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On the heels of cleaning out my closet, I have some questions for fashion designers. Who decided that pocket flaps on the rear were attractive? If I wanted to round out my derriere, I would buy those boody boosters from … Continue reading

What happened to my armpits?

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Don’t hate me but I weigh the same as I did when I graduated from high school many, many years ago. It has nothing to do with me. It’s my gene pool. You really have to pick your parents carefully. … Continue reading

A new perspective on freedom!

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Tonight I went out with some friends for dinner. I made an observation about my transition to retirement life. Something that was totally unforeseen. When I was a child, we all wore wool coats in the winter. They were usually … Continue reading

Solving world problems with an old friend

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This week I had lunch with an old friend. I had met her in the 70s when we both worked at the same company and ended up working together on a project. A few years later I was selected for a … Continue reading

No butts, no bellies, no backs, no breasts | HR memories

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When I worked in human resources, I hated dress codes. Our dress code was business casual with jeans on Fridays. It was very comfy and easy to dress. No ties, pantyhose, suits or dresses – most employees wore khakis or casual pants … Continue reading

Shoes ahoy! Spring cleaning in my closet

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When I left my job last summer, I decided to wait at least six months to really clean out clothing that I wouldn’t need or wear anymore. I do light cleanouts yearly but I wanted to look at everything from a … Continue reading

Shopping – therapy, addiction or just plain fantasy??

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NOTE: This post was inspired by an article in the February issue of Ladies’ Home Journal by Catherine Newman. The article is very interesting and worth reading. Even as a small child, I enjoyed shopping. Having something new was awesome. … Continue reading

I have nothing to wear!

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I thought when I retired, clothes would be easy — jeans, casual tops depending on the season and sneakers. I didn’t want to dress like some old woman with elastic waistbands and stretchy clothes that doesn’t quite fit. Nor do I want to … Continue reading