Tales from Bloggeritaville: Comfort vs Cute-The Truth of the Matter

Mother and I were having lunch recently at the City Cafe in Tuscaloosa. I had made the trip to consign some clothes at Deja Vu Consignment. We were sitting, talking over lunch, "Mom, did you see all the clothes I consigned? Cute clothes too. I guess I have gotten to an age where comfort now wins out over cute. I mean, sure...I love a cute outfit as much as anyone...but if it requires ironing, Forget it! And it MUST be comfortable.", I explained.
She agreed with me, "You know my friend Sharon if a fan of elastic."
I have given up high heels. I gave up linen. But Elastic wasit bands? I won't go that far Mom, Not yet. Though there may come a day, it isn
t now. I do agree comfort is where it's at!".
It was about that time I looked up after taking a bite of my creamed corn. And I almost popped off the head of the guy sitting next to my mother with the corn kernel that spewed from my mouth.

"Take for example, that guy....."

Huh? Mom questioned.
"The matadoor, Mom! That just can't be comfortable. There comes a time when one needs to give up a good looking outfit for comfort."

A few hard pats on mom's back dislodged the beef tip.
"Yeeeees", she agreed, " Now, that guy is having a bad day!"

I hope your day is a good one!
Speaking of food....
Be sure to stop by Plates and Places for Foodie Friday. I am sharing my birthday lunch, prepared by my mom. You will not beleive how good it was (Keetha tune in!)
Who would want to go out to celebrate when Momma makes the best food?
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Words of Wisdom

"Older and wiser voices can always help you find the right path, if you are only willing to listen."-Jimmy Buffett

Sea Joy
When I go down by the sandy shore,I can think of nothing I want moreThan to live by the booming blue seaAs the seagulls flutter round about me.
I can run around when the tide is outWith the wind and the sand and the sea all about,And the seagulls are swirling and diving for fish.Oh, to live by the sea is my only wish.
- Jacqueline Bouvier

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream." --- Mark Twain

The cure for anything is salt water---sweat, tears, or the sea. ~Isak Dinesen

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.Philippians 4:12,13 NIV

Live a good life and in the end it's not the years in the life, it's the life in the years.~ Abe Lincoln

Let your boat of life be light Packed with only what you need --A homely home and simple pleasures,One or two friends, worth the name,Someone to love and someone to love you,A cat, a dog, and a pipe or two,Enough to eat and enough to wear,And a little more than enough to drink...For thirst is a dangerous thing.
-- Jerome K Jeromefrom "Three Men in a Boat"

The love of God is like the ocean, you can see its beginnings but not its end.

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
~Eleanor Roosevelt

"We can make our plans,But the LORD determinesour steps" Proverbs 16:9

"Let us not forget what is best remembered or may we not remember what is best forgotten."

"Fish and overnight guest stink after three days."
~plaque at Fish Camp Restaurant, Orange Beach, Alabama

"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human being experience."

"A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future and accepts you today just the way you are."
Proverbs 27:17

The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have. The richest person is not the one who has the most, but the one who needs the least.

Live simply. Love generously. Care Deeply. Speak Kindly. Leave the Rest to God.

Worry is a robber of time and energy. Take comfort within that God's power is what we truly need. He knows our needs before we can even ask for them.

If you worry, you didn't pray. If you prayed, don't worry. Faith is the ability to not panic.

Don't "find" a religion. "Find" your relationship with God.
~Bill Burgess

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great ones make you feel that you, too, can become great."-Mark Twain

15 comments:

Donna said...: Thanks for the huge laugh!!!!

hehehehehe

I'm at that stage, too! No more high heels for me! My daughter in law just tortures her poor feet with extra high heels and pointed toes. She'll learn! :); August 20, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Kate Kubler said...: Thank you so much for stopping by my blog & leaving that UBER sweet comment:) Made my morning! Be sure to follow so you can see when i post some upcoming finds & projects! Ilove following your blog! Thanks again & Happy Blogging!:); August 21, 2009 at 7:31 AM
Mid-Atlantic Martha said...: Oh funny! Yes - I finally gave up on my last pair of heels just this past year!; August 21, 2009 at 7:35 AM
KBeau said...: That is too funny. BTW, don't give up linen. I've decided it's just supposed to be wrinkled. You can't do anything about it, so I wear it anyway.; August 21, 2009 at 7:43 AM
Ally's Corner said...: You are too funny. I still try to do cute but not always, no heels for me!
Ally; August 21, 2009 at 7:54 AM
Anita@Theycallmejammi said...: I would offer some kind of witty comment, but I can't....I have tears running down my face and can't see the screen because I'm laughing so hard. Thanks for the uplift!!; August 21, 2009 at 8:03 AM
Pat@Back Porch Musings said...: A few years ago, I became a fan of elastic. I absolutely love Fresh Produce. There are elastic waists, in most of their pants and options for making a cute outfit.; August 21, 2009 at 8:31 AM
Sandi (Meme) said...: Thanks for making me smile this a.m., and thanks for the nice comment on my blog. Have a great weekend.; August 21, 2009 at 9:07 AM
Tracey said...: Ha, ha! You must have really been studying that picture to have noticed LOL!; August 21, 2009 at 9:32 AM
"J" said...: OMG - that picture was soooooooooooooooooo FUNNY!!!! I love it!!!! I love the relationship you have with your mom!!!!

I'm with you - if it has to hit the iron - I'm not wearing it!!! LOL

Comfort is what it's all about!!!!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!
Have a GREAT weekend!!!; August 21, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Gwen said...: Hey, elastic can be comfortable too. I just try my best to relegate it to the clothes that I wear at home only.

I hate it when people are coming over and I have to change. I whine, "Does this mean I have to put on real pants?"

Thanks for making me laugh, glad that you didn't kill your mom with that beef tip!; August 21, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Lisa said...: That picture is hilarious! Thanks for the laugh. :); August 21, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Joyce said...: Heels? Have one pair of black in the closet. Now elastic I am just not there yet but I may throw away my tummy control pantyhose this year:)
Joyce; August 21, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Kristin - The Goat said...: I've never been able to wear heels - thankfully I've never been able to wear a matadors costume either :) hysterical!; August 21, 2009 at 8:47 PM
Its So Very Cheri said...: Thanks for coming by and I look forward to getting to know you better.

Cheri; August 22, 2009 at 7:00 AM

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