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Colorful Shoes

         There was a time I felt outlandish wearing shoes that stood out a little. Others could wear shoes with buttons all over them, or bright stripes, or neon yellow, but I felt uncomfortable with that. I'm finding that as I get older, I don't give a hoot. If I wear turquoise sneakers with my black jeans, so what?

         Of course, it's the rest of the culture that's getting me accustomed to it, and I'm adapting. I thought red heels, which have been very acceptable forever, made my feet look outlandish if I didn't wear a red dress. I've given up the heels because of bunions, but I like red sandals and sneakers. I'm thinking about a pair of striped patent shoes that shout spring colors! These days you just blend in with all the other brightly colored shoes. And shoes are available in all styles with glitter, sequins, metallic finishes, jewels, and beads, even feathers.

         So I'm going to get a few less practical, but showy shoes. It's time for something besides black or brown. I think I need something that says, "I'm comfortable. Want to make something of it?"