One other surprising prediction Rubble made, based on the astrology chart she did for me, was my love of going barefoot.
I have always hated shoes and socks. When I was a child I was forever coming home without either and then being taken out by my dad to retrace my steps until we found where I left them.
Of course I was also always coming home with cuts on my feet and even once ran a rusty nail into my foot. That led to blood poisoning and required a trip to the hospital.
So I learned a valuable lesson about the importance of shoes and the dangers of roaming the world barefoot.
I do wear socks and shoes to work and have never much appreciated the joys of going barefoot in a Canadian winter. However, the moment I'm home, off come they come.
Part of the joy of going barefoot is the freedom from the constricted feeling of stuff on my feet. The other is the tactile sensation of feet in touch with soft carpets, cool tile, warm wood and fresh grass.
You're more grounded when going barefoot. More in touch with reality.
Were the world a safer place for feet, I would gladly forgo shoes altogether. But I know there are those who have a passion for shoes, a love of them that goes way beyond my understanding.
Do you have a preference?
"To the man who clads his feet in shoe leather, the whole world feels like leather."--Taoist Proverb
I take the socks off and wear sandal's or flip flop in the months that have no "R's" in them such as MAy ,June, July. AUg. but as soon as September rolls around back on go the shoes and sock.. My Grandma C use to say to do it that way and you would prevent colds. Because if your feet are warm the rest of you is...
Have fun at Story book Gardens.. I have not been there since my kids were little.Long long time ago.. You will have to tell me how they changed it. I remember when I was a kid my dad and mom taking me thereand we got to see Sleppery the Sea Lion...
The weather up this way is supose to be bright and sunny all weekend with temps of =25 and up don't forget the sun screen for yous and the kids... Have a fantastic weekend..
Gloria
Perhaps having to clad ourselves in double socks and thick boots for six month of the year does something to our psyche.
Still, I suspect it's not an exclusively Canadian trait. I'll be interested to hear what others have to say.
When we lived in To, that was the first social custom we learned - take your shoes off your feet at the front door - so it comfort or social custom that you take your shoes off when you come home?
btw, that social custom seems unique to the eastern part of Canada - we never did that in BC - and I think it has to do with the salt on your shoes in the winter which you don't want track onto your carpet...
ron
Although come to think of it, my youngest brother and his wife defy the TO norm and wear their shoes indoors at all times and encourage us to keep our shoes on in their home as well.
In his home I wear my shoes.
He also has what I think is another strange custom, wearing his watch at all times. He even sleeps with his watch on.
My watch is the second thing I take off when I come home (we have clocks in almost every room).
I grew up barefoot and only wore shoes when I had to to go school!
Taking off shoes inside is a good idea. Balked a bit when some females I know asked but it is a good idea.
Barefott is good. Like to do it inside. Outisde is good, too, but my feet must just be tender. Too many rocks and stuff. Cityfied.
Good description of my own feet when I was younger. Wearing shoes too often has really softened them up.
Heck no sinann. Our toes have all frozen and fallen off by the time we're three! Doesn't bother us a bit after that!!
The number of flip-flops, however is a different story. And the only reason for the flip flops is the safety issue. I have, however, been known to rock climb and mountain climb without shoes. It is heavenly to feel the earth under my feet!
I know what you mean about this distate for shoes not going over so well in the winter - I was miserable wearing shoes in Buffalo, NY. Luckily, Atlanta weather allows for no shoes almost year round.
That sentiment gets my vote!!
Maybe I should change the title of my post to "The Guy Who Almost Never Goes Barefoot!"
And then the best for last - running barefoot like I did as a child - through the tall grass in the fields and woods - found me stepping on a fat old garter snake -
And as to the stepping on a rusty nail - I did that with my shoes and socks on a couple times - yup, those old nails they are rather tough on the feet bare or not bare.
Have a good one - June
Sherry
My wife has weak ankles as well and needs to be careful. She wears the best cross trainers she can for support.
I agree with you, the sensation of walking along the beach and feeling the waves flow over your feet is delightful!
And rusty nails are no fun at all!