Category Archives: Shoes

Nude It Is

Posted on October 22, 2015 by

One of the worst feelings ever is to have all your hopes and dreams dashed.  That applies to all aspects in life – dream school, dream boy, dream job, and of course dream shoes.  Having ordered a pair of shoes, … Continue reading →

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Shoe Month

Posted on October 17, 2015 by

October is shoe month – buying shoes that is. The internet is a very useful tool.  However, it can pose significant damage to the wallet when one starts using the internet to shop.  The reason why I’ve started ‘poking’ around online … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolution

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

No more shoe buying (aside from running shoes because those are necessities) for the year!  After yesterday’s post, I ended up succumbing to temptation.  This is one reason why I should not stay at home in front of the computer. … Continue reading →

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Buyer’s Remorse

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

I used to get those, but not so much lately, as most purchases nowadays are for necessities.  However, for the occasional ‘slip up’, I no longer get mad, I get even. In addition to my usual office hours, the group … Continue reading →

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Lethal Combination

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

For the past 2 months I’ve been putting in 10-hour workdays.  However, I do get thursday afternoons as my ‘administrative time’, and since I’m so efficient at getting things done, I essentially have the afternoon off.  J’s been working longer … Continue reading →

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New Balance Forever

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

I am retail companies’ biggest headache.  I buy what’s good for my bottom line, not theirs.  There’s no such thing as brand loyalty.  If you look at my running apparel it’s a free for all.  I buy what’s on sale. … Continue reading →

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Mid-foot vs. Heel Striking

Posted on June 18, 2011 by

There’s been a lot of discussion over running forms in the last few years, especially after the bare-foot running craze started to take hold.  The most recent Runners World issue features an article debating whether running form matters.  You have … Continue reading →

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