THROWING OUT SHOES DAY

Today is finally the day. I am going through my shoes and throwing them out. Not without some regrets, of course, since like most women, I love shoes. But when it comes to a broken leg, or maybe my neck, it's time.

What finally brought this on? A family gathering this weekend where my "dress up" shoes failed me. One flipped off as I was coming downstairs and threw me forward. The stair rail and a ready arm saved me from going headfirst down the flight of stairs.

I've known for some time that poorly fitting shoes were a hazard. I just didn't want to address this fact. It's true, feet change as you grow older. Arches relax and feet widen. You find each foot takes a different size. You no longer have any idea what size you should be wearing. You find, as I have, a shoe can be life threatening.



So today I will end up with perhaps a couple of pairs that I can wear without disabling myself. I hope the pile I am accumulating will find a good home.

So you find, as I have, a shoe can be life threatening.