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Posted on by Christine Elias

Let’s talk about footwear – unless you’d rather discuss the senate scandal.

No, footwear is better, especially since I am at an impasse and I have little or nothing to contribute to the senate issue.

Today’s pressing issue:

I own these boots. I like the way they look, but the sole is a bit worn out and they’re not very comfortable to walk in for long distances. (I walk a lot for exercise, not that it’s actually doing anything, but that’s another post.) Also, they don’t really go well with any other pants besides jeans.

 

Not great for a lot of walking nor are they very versatile..

 

And so, I need another pair of black boots. (Yes, I know, I have other black boots in my shoe collection, but trust me, they are either too high for everyday wear or too sporty. I need an everyday boot that works with many different outfits.)

So I visited the largest women’s shoe store in Canada at the Bay’s Queen Street flagship store. (Oh wait, the Bay wants to be called Hudson’s Bay now. I was having some trouble getting behind that, but now I kinda like it…so I was over at Hudson’s on Queen.)

Um, where? The Bay at Yonge and Queen?
Yeah, the Bay.

Anyway, I was there and it was a zoo. Yes, there were lots of shoes and boots. And lots of lots of people clamouring over them. I think it was a Bay Day — not yet called a Hudson’s Day which is not as catchy I suppose.

I prefer a more carefully curated shoe experience. There was just too much to absorb. But after a bit of maneuvering, I got to the Frye section. And what a section it was!

I often look at the Frye boots at Get Outside as they have quite a few styles, but the Bay — ugh Hudson’s — had more. So many more.

And I saw these. They don’t lace up, but I think I love them anyway.

 

Classy, no? Leather soles, too.

 

I didn’t buy them as they are not inexpensive and I wasn’t sure that I loved them. I liked them sure, but I don’t take my MasterCard out of my wallet for just anyone. But I am still thinking about them. (And writing about them.) And look how great they look on me!

 

Yeah, no. Not me, obviously. Plus, I plan to be wearing pants and I want them in black.

 

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Posted on by Christine Elias

There is no such thing as inner peace. There is only nervousness or death. Any attempt to prove otherwise constitutes unacceptable behavior.  ~ Fran Lebowitz

Well, it’s not that bad over here in real-life Elias.to land. Sure, I’m deliriously happy with how my life is going for the most part, but a string of bad luck can really get a gal down. Just this week, my refrigerator was deemed irreparable and my hearing aid cracked in my ear for the second time – yep, twice in less than a week.

And recently:

  1. I spilled vinegar on my floors – concrete floor polishing is not a DIY thing.
  2. Ouch tendonitis – no, I don’t play tennis.
  3. Ouch sunburn – being olive-complexioned does not mean one can save money on sunscreen.
  4. Two of my Swatch watches will never tell time again.
  5. My other hearing aid gave up the
  6. My two-year old washer/dryer sputtered to a quick death – luckily they sell more at Sears.
  7. ghost.
  8. I have a cough I can’t shake.

All pretty minor really, I know. My ailments will heal and what’s a job for but to make money to spend on things you need. (I do  prefer to spend money I things I want – and hope to return to that state of affairs in the near term.)

But hey, only 60 days until Autumn – things are looking up.

Could be worse, right? I don’t want my money back – I’d just like a few things to go on sale.

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