Friday, January 01, 2010

Hello! I have not dropped off the face of the planet. An odd thing happened last year that I have not had the heart to tell people. It's really sort of a tragedy. Well, the truth is, I lost my shoe mojo. How did this happen? Dead grass caused it.


You see, the grass in our front yard around the weeping willow died. It didn't just die, though, it died in a ring around the willow. So, I decided to do something about the yard, something different. We also had this weedy looking vine all over the yard that was planted to fill in some beds and I didn't like it. I figured I could just dig it up and plant stuff I did like. Oh, and we had ivy, which harbors roaches, so it had to go, too. Now, if you know anything about trying to dig up vines, you know that it is next to impossible. But I kept trying. And trying. And then I decided I needed some Wellies to wear while doing it. So I bought six pairs. This is not surprising, is it?

As I kept attempting to dig out the vines that were taking over our beds, I started to do a little research on what to plant there instead. The more I researched, though, the more I wanted to know. And the more I found out, the dirtier my Wellies became. And the dirtier they became, the less I wore anything else. Even now, as I sit here next to my heater typing this post, I am wearing Wellies. I was, after all, just planting some ornamental grasses outside. So anyway, back to why this has taken away my shoe mojo. So, as my priorities shifted from all that is pretty in molded form, I started to realize that I was more concerned about the things growing under my feet than the things adorning my feet.

I guess the true test came when I realized that instead of lovingly cleaning my shoes with special cleaners and lotions I was hosing them off with a garden hose. And, my Ferragamos and Kenneth Coles were dusty. Yes, dusty. They simply did not belong in a dirt war and I was doing nothing but waging that battle against invasive species and trying to kill the rest of the grass. Oh, why did the grass die in a ring? because the previous owners of this house poured concrete under the willow in an attempt to keep it from getting into the pipes. Yes, I am serious.

So, for now, I will soldier on with the perpetual war against ivy suckers and mud tracked through the house and hope my shoe mojo comes back. Maybe it will. I did get some fabulous Sperry Wellies the other day.

Hey, nobody said gardening had to make you ugly.

Shoe for the day:
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Donna Karan

19 Fabulosas:

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Unknown said...

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http://www.womensdesignershoes.org.uk

Unknown said...

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Veej said...

Hiya,
Just stumbled across your blog and this post made me laugh :)

I write a shoe blog too, for this independent shoe store where I work. If you're trying to get your mojo back, take a look! They're pretty unique:
www.keithscarrott.co.uk

Also, tell me what you think of the blog :)

Vicky

xx

Jenny Hockey said...

Even though you're sorting your garden, your feet go with you - you still care how they look. I took up working at home but still 'dress' my feet, and the rest of me. Slippers just wouldn't cut it. But what about designer slippers?? Anyone found any - tell me why you'd wear them on http://iftheshoefits.group.shef.ac.uk/
a Sheffield University, UK project designed to find out what our shoes say about us.

www.usorthoticcenter.com said...

High heels shoes will cause bunions , foot and knee problems as you get older. a 2 inch heel can be worn all day, 3" for 3 hours and 4" heel for 2 hours.. You've been warned.

Jeffrey Rich C. Ped
http://www.usorthoticcenter.com

www.usorthoticcenter.com said...

High heels shoes will cause bunions , foot and knee problems as you get older. a 2 inch heel can be worn all day, 3" for 3 hours and 4" heel for 2 hours.. You've been warned.

Jeffrey Rich C. Ped
http://www.usorthoticcenter.com

blogger said...

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Unknown said...

This is the first time I've read your blog, I loved it! I too am a shoe lover as well as a garden guru :)

Tara James said...

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Unknown said...

And I gasped! But it's wonderful to get in touch with the earth from time to time--keeps us grounded, figuratively and literally.
Don't worry, you are an inspiration to all of us, and just now you inspired me to write. Let me be the steward to your throne for the mean time...
<3
Alice
black stilettos shoes

and if you have time, do visit my blog--it'll be an honor!

Unknown said...

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Unknown said...

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