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Naked Feet to Tall Boots
He stopped by my office like he always does when he’s on duty, all smiles and a side of sarcasm.
“Hey, Naked Feet! Happy Friday”
“I’m wearing boots today! Aren’t you proud?”
“No naked feet? You feeling okay”
“Yes!” I laughed. “I’m ready for snow now, ha!”
“You’re sure? No more naked feet?”
“I’m positive!”
I wasn’t positive and he knew it. As soon as it breaks 65 again, I’ll want my flip-flops back on. I’m never sure if I like change or not. Right on down to my shoes. I actually, if we’re honest, only like change when it’s my idea. When it’s my idea—I want change and I want it now! When it isn’t my idea—I’ll hang onto my traditions, thank you.
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I opened my closet and everything was hot pink, lime green, light-weight, and short-sleeved (or no sleeves). I pulled them all off their hangers, folded them neatly, and packed it all away into a Rubbermaid box. I replaced them all with sweater dresses, fleece, and scarves— brown, black, grey, and heavier.
Fall and Winter are my favorites! College Basketball games, changing leaves, snow days, and Christmas– I love it! So, why am I feeling so bummed? Maybe it’s because, as my naked feet have tall boots on them instead, I’m reminded of some of the places and people that I thought would be part of my world forever. And it turned out they were just seasonal. And I miss some of them a lot! Maybe it’s because, as tall boots replace my naked feet, I wonder who or what else is going to turn out to be just seasonal next…