shoe shopping

what triggers shoe shopping?
for me, it was a bad haircut...
too short, makes me want to wear a ball cap
for the next few weeks.

so i countered the not-so feminine
haircut with a pair of killer heels!

and what I wore.....

just last week the "after Christmas" sales began in earnest

I went shopping.

enticed by the additional 25% off the sales price,

I carefully went through the racks,

sliding each hanger to the left, feeling the fabric,

leaving most, but selecting the best to carry to the

fitting room.

there were classic crisp white blouses,

wool slacks in grey heather,

another pair in solid black.

satisfied that the fit was flattering (or, at least,

not unflattering) I calculated the cost (less the

additional 25%) and told myself that it was a

bargain, and they were just exactly what I loved.

at the checkout,

I spotted the most beautifully tailored

simple red cashmere jacket with what looked like little running stitches

around the folded collar and cuffs,

and added it to my purchase.

I was happy

at home, I unpacked my new clothes

and carefully hung them in my closet

then the realization.....

how many times can I buy the same wardrobe?

ebay shopping

i've spent the better part of my afternoon
on ebay

bidding on vintage pyrex

now I don't know why
i've begun an attraction to vintage pyrex,
(yellow, with no embellishment)

i don't do that much cooking,
baking, or mixing.
have limited cupboard space,
don't even really LIKE yellow
(my other dishes are blue)

it's the thrill of the hunt
trying to "snark"
to be the highest bidder
at the very last second
(my iphone timer comes in handy)

my heart races (??)
as I count down those last few seconds
knowing there is not enough time
for another bid......

YES!! you WIN!
it says

now
pay