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December 04, 2009
Friday Footwear: The Newlywed Edition
Karen and I land in N.Y at about midnight. Offspring #3 and her wonderful husband pick us up and we spend our first night in their extremely neat, extremely clean apartment.
I notice that Offspring #3 has acquired some new shoes, and so this morning, after my daughter finishes cooking—we're all heading over to Offspring #2's for a family Shabbat—I ask Offspring #3 to pose in her new very cute booties.
“Where'd you get them?”
“Mail order Endless.com.”
“Are they comfortable?”
“Nooooo!”
“But you wear them, huh?”
“Already worn them twice.”
That's my girl, willing to sacrifice comfort on the altar of fashion.
This is going to be a wonderful Shabbat, Karen and I will be with our girlses, our granddaughter Ma'ayan Ariel, our wonderful son-in-laws. Visiting from Israel are Karen's brother David, and Yitzchak, husband to Rena, Karen's older sister. And as an extra added bonus, Karen's mother is also joining us. It's going to be a lively Shabbat with lots of food and lots of conversation.
Our entire family wishes you a wonderful and inspiring Shabbat.
Posted by Robert J. Avrech at December 4, 2009 09:02 AM
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Sounds absolutely lovely - enjoy!
Posted by: Jennifer at December 4, 2009 10:35 AM
Sounds like you are going to have a wonderful Shabbat! My best to all. (Note I am not commenting on uncomfortable shoes-shudder)
Posted by: DrCarol at December 4, 2009 11:19 AM
I have to say you told us all the most important details, except the MOST important one of all: what's on the menu??? Seriously, I can't picture this Shabbat for you unless I know if you're having chicken or beef, gefilte fish or knishes, salad or soup.
Please, I'm dying here!
Posted by: Jake at December 4, 2009 11:30 AM
Jake:
Chicken soup, gefilte fish, salad, turkey roll, potato kugel, noodle kugel, basically, everything!
I will be dying here!
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at December 4, 2009 12:59 PM
Dr. Carol:
Cute shoes, good food, family, life is good.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at December 4, 2009 01:00 PM
It is a mystery to the male of the species why females will endure uncomfortable shoes all in the name of "fashion".
Speaking of which Larry and I were watching A Stranger Among Us - I always like seeing movies at least 2x - because I pick up on critical scenes - dialogue - that I missed before.
And I noticed that Detective Emily Eden - the vivacious Malanie Griffith - in between shooting and collaring perps - is wearing - high heels.
I am smiling trying to picture her running through Brooklyn in high heels while chasing bad guys.
Posted by: Bill Brandt at December 4, 2009 08:23 PM
Oy. My feet ache looking at her booties. But truly my heart aches 'cause I can't balance myself on stilts anymore.
Me, I ordered the Dr. Scholls booties from Endless.com
Posted by: Sooth Sayer at December 4, 2009 11:21 PM
"Try walking a mile in my shoes" is a famous expression, and I'm sure your daughter can toss it around readily as she totters on those heels!
Let her wear her new shoes in good health.
Posted by: Pearl at December 6, 2009 07:43 AM
I can't wear uncomfortable shoes. So don't look at my feet, please.
Posted by: Batya at December 6, 2009 08:01 AM