Stretching

Thursday, October 26, 2023

That’s me in the header photo, captured by my visiting friend, Anna. I’m demonstrating my way of stretching and repositioning fence fabric. I’ve been focusing on repairing and strengthening neglected horse fencing in my spare time. I’m tickled for having discovered that I can do that work myself.

Anna and I had planned to ride horseback, but instead, we opted to take a walk through the neighborhood, talking and catching up with one another. She had brought along some ripe Hood River pears, the best-eating ever. Next summer, I will journey to Hood River for fruit.

I’ve been thinking about fashion trends and how they’re marketed. The shopping experience makes it obvious that new clothing is first marked up and, immediately afterward, tagged as “on sale.” I distrust stores with racks of new clothing that’s mostly on sale. I’m more comfortable shopping at discounters and finding cheap & chic.

It might be worthwhile to consider sewing one’s own clothing. Especially simple pieces like slacks. If I have learned to fix a fence, I ought to be capable of constructing a wearable. Although speaking lightly, I’m seriously considering heading to JoAnn’s and looking for a do-able clothing pattern.

I have a track record of becoming involved in activities associated with my employment. While working at Wilco, I adopted animals; while working at Home Depot, I accumulated tools and made repairs. My next step will be Macy’s, which might get me sewing.

All that makes me curious. Say, for example, if I were working at Dick’s Sporting Goods, would I wish and perhaps plan to hike the Pacific Crest Trail?

Dear Friends: And so it is a process of continuously stretching and growing. Diana