Oh Boris ...

[blamebrampton]

I have long had a very disturbing thing for Boris Johnson. I rationalise it away by saying that he's a cyclist, so aside from his questionable use of his penis and occasionally nutty policies, he must be a decent chap underneath. [Poll #1480605]

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[ant-queen.livejournal.com]

I grew up with parents who strongly believed in buying good quality things that will last and can be repaired, be it clothes, shoes, appliances, or cars.

I buy good quality shoes and get them re-heeled regularly. I kick myself when I've been too busy and the heel has worn down beyond the little bit on the end. I recently got a pair of boots repaired that needed a 1/2" added to the heel (had worn down too far) and the steel shank inside replaced. Cost $80. Boots originally cost $450 and they're now 6 years old, so it was worth it.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Yes, I learned that lesson as a child, too, what with hippies, the farm, the post-war ethos and the 'Oh, your great-grandmother's frock would fit you, I think it's in X room ...' thing my family does.

That boot equation is the exact reason I believe in repairs, that and once you have the perfect pair perfectly broken in, it's a tragedy to lose them. Although you have such beautiful feet, it must be easier to fit them than my stumpy paddles!

[ant-queen.livejournal.com]

My feet are lovely, but also quite narrow, so I have the opposite problem to you. Shoes are often too wide and my foot moves from side to side in them. I cannot wear birkenstocks in any model. Kumfs are my saviours.