Where Is That Missing Shoe?

Once there was an old woman who lived in a shoe….I have so many questions about this nursery rhyme, like: how old was old? If she was ‘old’ why did she have a bunch of kids? Who helped her have all those kids? Where is he? But my most plaguing question is… Where did she get the shoe?

Recently I have noticed a very strange phenomenon, random shoes on the side or in the middle of the road. Does this happen in your town? I’m driving along and there it is, a shoe. This has happened so many times now, my husband and I have begun documenting our sightings to each other. We get home, kiss kiss, “how was your day and Oh, I saw another shoe.” Pathetic, right?

Now, I know what you’re thinking… “What po-dunk town do they live in?” We live in a metropolitan area outside Dallas, this is not CountryVille. I think there is a strange, shoe-losing, epidemic taking place. Is this a Global problem? Is that why companies like Tom’s have to give shoes away? (kudos to them, by the way) Have you, yourself, been out and just lost a shoe?

Not long ago I saved a baby from falling victim to this outbreak. But babies are different, they kick their little shoes off in the store or restaurant and I think it’s out of boredom while riding in the stroller. On-the-road shoes are usually adult shoes. What are we doing out there, just wildly bearing our feet? Was having 2 shoes 1 too many?

The other day, near a construction site, there was a single work boot in the road. This I can understand, maybe. If a construction worker threw his boots in the back of the truck, I guess one could have fallen out. But, now this leads to safe driving questions, speed control, the velocity it would take for a work boot to fly out and don’t even get me started on whether he was wearing a seatbelt. (but I digress)

The shoes that boggle me the most are shoes that would normally be inside the vehicle and probably on a person, like flip flops or running shoes. Do most people carry a spare pair of shoes with them? Am I missing an important fashionista trend?

The more I talk about it, the more questions I have! So, I am going to conclude that shoes long to be free. If shoes are taken out and not anchored down by having a body standing in them, they will release themselves from captivity. Once a shoe is free from incarceration, it can find a new and meaningful purpose; like being a home for an old woman and her kids.

Have a fun day!

Politics & Religion ~ How much is too much?

When gathering with some friends and most family, people have said there are two off-limit conversations, Politics and Religion. I, myself, have made this mistake on more occasions than I can keep track of, this blog may add to the count.

Is it possible to extinguish all politics and all religion from conversation or a society? It seems that in the absence of one the other only becomes stronger. Our founding Fathers left a Religiously controlled government to have the ability to worship freely and create a fair political system. Even the death of Jesus came down to Religion vs. Politics.

So my question is, how much is too much? These two pillars will always be with us so what is fair and balanced? Currently, it seems that government is overstepping our Capitalistic boundaries, but this is still not something people agree on. If our business freedoms are not enough to move us to action will our religious freedoms do it?

There are countless conversations and opinions on social media, radio and of course that’s what the news stations live for, and yet these are still off-limits. In conversation, people are passionate about what they believe politically and religiously all-the-while having freedoms stripped from them.

When the President stepped into GM and sent the CEO packing, people were supportive of that intrusive move. But, what if he didn’t like the food you serve in your restaurant or the way you manage your business? Is it ok for the government to make these decisions? If you collect government funds is it ok for the government to tell you how to spend them or how to live day-to-day? Popular opinion seem to say, "yes, if you’re an auto maker and you took a bailout," but what if you’re a Postal Worker? They work for the government for government funds everyday.

How much is too much? I have definite opinions about politics and religion. I lean to the side of religion and conservative politics. I guess my inner struggle is, what can be done about it? I hate the frustration I feel about the politics being committed while there seems to be no strong voice opposing it. Will religion rise up to fight? Will the Vatican denying Notre Dame’s idea to give President Obama an horary Legal degree spur an uprise? I seriously doubt it, but I hope something does very soon.

I don't usually write like this and hope you will read some of my other pieces. I guess the news of the day has me feeling more opinionated than usual (holy smokes!). Don't be afraid! I believe and coach to have balance in all things, so I will take my own advice in this matter also. Have a great weekend and Happy Mother's Day to all the Domestic Diva's :)