When you figure skate, the question people ask most frequently is, “Do you fall down?” The next question they ask is, “Does it hurt?” Let’s face it. We don’t want to fall. We don’t want to fail. The older we …
Create Space for the New: Just the Beginning?
Though you have arrived at the last post for this go round of our CREATE SPACE FOR THE NEW blog miniseries, never fear. As you have seen, the road to becoming a fashion icon (ahem) is paved with great risk. …
Create Space for the New: The Speedo
I apologize, but “yes” we are going there. Purchased on Tioman Island, Malaysia, this beauty has blessed beaches and swimming pools across four continents. In broken English it reads: “YOU CAN jump, surf, run, play, or just stand IN IT!” …
Create Space for the New: I Want Candy
Some of you will quickly and fondly recognize this as the PeopleSoft Education Services team shirt. The rest might be scratching your heads, consulting the Urban Dictionary, and wondering why we were not only allowed to wear these at work, …
Create Space for the New: Calvin Klein Pants
These Calvin Klein pants came along with a summer sublet agreement back in college. They were left behind in a bag of clothes by one of its known former inhabitants. Why would anyone do that?! These pants were comfortable, fit …
Create Space for the New: Totally “Kind” Sweater
Yes, this sweater has been to the Greatful Dead Show. SIZE:Large enough to inspire wild and rhythmic improvisational dances to “Fire on the Mountain”. For comparison, I’ve placed a normal-sized grey sweater behind it to highlight its enormous volume and …
Create Space for the New: The Grown Man Onesie
I remember thinking it looked sexy with the buttons undone on the chest. To be clear…there is nothing sexy about this piece of clothing. Style-wise it can only be improved by adding footies, a drop seat, and graphics of Under …
Create Space for the New: Cut-Off Sleeve Shirts
I was in my twenties, lived at the gym eight to ten hours per week, and used terms like “powerlifting set” and “targeted Creatine supplementation”. They worked well with my motorcycle boots to complete a fetching ensemble. Little g seems …
Create Space for the New: Purple Parachute Pants
In my defense, “Barney and Friends” had not yet become a mega media conglomerate. They also looked good on the model in the International Male catalog. One size fits all – what a great idea! Just finding the CREATE SPACE …
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View PostJust Take That First Step
Sitting here looking at this empty page, I am feeling it. Where do I begin? How am I going to make this idea work? Will everyone think this new endeavor is ridiculous? Did I just overcommit myself to a huge …