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Friday, July 14, 2023

Back to work today. A coworker called to let me know this day will be important because the “company suits” will visit and tour our store. So, what shall I be wearing on this occasion: those jeans or these jeans?

Actually, a little confession about something I’m considering. Recently, I purchased some hair coloring. Yes, after a lifelong of swearing not to, maybe I’ll color my hair. My interest in doing this sparked while my friend Julie Gilbert was speaking about how nicely one of our mutual acquaintances has upped her appearance.

But deeper, I don’t much care if I appear old because I am. On the other hand, I don’t much like what my mirror typically reflects. These thoughts are opposing and confusing.

Now they’re weighing in and favoring hair coloring. I’m in no hurry. Maybe it’s possible to make change occur very gradually and barely noticeably. My reasons are complex, seeming less about my appearance than about how I feel.

Recently, I received a box of clothing from Stitch Fix, an online site that asks what types of clothing one prefers and uses responses to select and send packages of wearables. All the sent choices are returnable.

My new clothing items fit and were likable but not what I’d have selected off the racks. After considering everything, I decided to keep all the articles and start upgrading my wardrobe. And, similar to coloring my hair, making a change slowly and barely noticeably.

I can say exactly why. Maybe it’s about wanting to the fun of feeling a little different. Time will tell if I’m dreaming or capable of moving forward courageously to make some changes. Meanwhile, it’s fun to consider possibilities.

Dear Friends: Changes might occur, but still in the workplace it’ll be jeans. Diana