DISQUS

Suzyn · 1 year ago

Until I had the ultrasound for my second child (no plans for a third!) and discovered that he, too, was a boy, I had no idea that many of the corners of my house were stuffed with things from my childhood that I was saving for a girl. I've been slowly passing it all along to my nieces. Of course, having old stuff that once belonged to crazy Tia Suzyn when she was a girl doesn't really mean the same to them, but... well... it's all just stuff in the end. Why is it so hard to let go of the notion of a person who doesn't exist yet, and may never?

Storyteller · 1 year ago

oh I know what you mean, Suzyn! I can't believe I'll never have a son. The death of an idea. I've been starting to think about grandchildren...perhaps I'll have a grand baby boy? But then I don't want to put too much pressure on my only child, haha, considering I'm thinking about her babies already and she's only 3! But save a few of those "crazy Tia Suzyn" things for a grandbaby...maybe? xo L

Janna · 1 year ago

I can't tell you how much I adore your honesty.
I know you want one more of your own but have you ever considered adoption or fostering? I know it sounds like defeat but for one of us (adopted kids) a loving home with someone who wants to be our parent means everything. I suspect you might find the rewards (albeit it different) but equally if not more rewarding.

Storyteller · 1 year ago

thank you Janna for your message and your loving thoughts. Most definitely if it were a fertility issue I would consider adoption. The issue is a husband who says "no". Bless you. xo L

3311 · 1 year ago

My closet is full of black, black skirts, slacks, blouses, shoes, bags. Just this evening, I came home with yet another dark addition. And what's wrong with that? Nothing. Nothing! Black is chic, slimming, sophisticated, sexy, and...well... sad. Now don't get me wrong. I do have some colorful, vintage inspired, Sex and the City wanna-be pieces. However, on the whole, I wash my clothes in cold.
I have been paying homage to Hepburn's Holly Golightly for a long time and until recently, it has just dawned on me that this might not be entirely healthy. I keep waiting for the other paten leather shoe to drop. And it has been my experience that it always does. So why live in constant fear of pain when I can carry it with me where ever I go. Who needs to wait for the phone call at 3 am, mammogram results, or unreciprocated love when you can come dressed for the funeral at all times? I am grieving... for ... the future. I am 24 years old and I live in constant fear of what will happen or worse what won't. What if there's no one to open my mayonnaise jar? What if my dreams die behind the barista bar at Starbucks,or worst of all, What if my life is a waste? All these 'What ifs." My closet is not only black sometimes it feels empty.
And yet, I don't think that it is my time to mourn. Maybe I need to fill my closet with a little more risk, faith, and fire engine red. I don't know what I will wear tomorrow. I'd like to think that it will be something other than black, but that remains to be seen. Wouldn't it be fabulous if life held an annual " Cosmic Clothing Swap?" We could change out wardrobes, stories, tears. Come to think of it, I guess we are doing that right now. Thank you for your story Lucia.

Storyteller · 1 year ago

I wash my clothes in cold. Wow. Your comment gave me chills, this is gorgeous writing. You should be writing, Becky. You have a gift. And yes, you look remarkable in red. Red goes well with black. Death and sex. Ain't that what it boils down to? With a fleeting rainbow inbetween.

Tabitha · 1 year ago

"Just in case" stuff. Which I need to throw out. Old yet very cute shoes, sweaters, more shoes... skinny day jeans that I'll never fit into again...

I really need to purge.

Storyteller · 1 year ago

Skinny jeans. The only person who looks good in skinny jeans is Steve Tyler from Aerosmith...and that's just for kinks. lol!

Infant and Baby Footwear · 1 year ago

I choose an elegant deep green dye for my wedding dress so I have something to wear to…oh hell…the Cannes festival. At least that’s a more realistic hope than fitting into a size six again. I give the wet suit to someone whose idea of a good time is freezing her ass off in the Pacific Ocean. And I get rid of my fat pants because I will never be fat again.

Milwaukee Carpet Cleaners · 11 months ago

fortunately for us, we don't have to worry about cleaning out an accessory or clothing closet.

freestyle · 7 months ago

I am sorry I didn't get you point!

Emma

Miami Carpet Cleaning · 7 months ago

cleaning closets is a goo di idea i always clean my closet and give away things that i don;t wear or use anynore, maybe i was wrong with that you're right my future child can use the clothes

Medela · 5 months ago

I have over 40 pairs of shoes in my closet and some of my favorite ones are getting too tight to wear.They are tight and completely uncomfortable. Tight like I walk funny when wearing them because my feet are screaming to be taken out of them.