It's a Cruel Cruel World
I’m feeling a little unsteady. Off kilter. The ‘B’ word has entered my sphere and it’s scared me a little. It could mean the end of something dear to me. A piece of my identity really. And I am now figuring out a way that I can extend grace as long as I can before I have to succumb to the “B” word – and (heaven forbid) the egregious “O” word. Yes – I went to my doctor today and she confirmed it. . . . . . . . I have bunions. Stop. Laughing. If you know me at ALL you know that I’m all about the shoes. And yes, often those shoes are heels. I worked in finance for many years and my uniform was smart professional wear that included heels. For years before that, I wore heels simply so that I wouldn’t have to hem my pants. Being short is time consuming and annoying when all your pants are too long so I mitigated that factor with heels. It’s not like I never wear flats or runners – but for work or a special occasion – I typically wear heels. And, before you get