Lessons from a frugal life
He received his first pair of sneakers when he was just a little boy, toddling around to learn to walk about life
No matter how much wear and tear there would be on his shoes, he wore them until his feet no longer fit
Each school year, he managed to get a new pair to start the year, knowing he might not make it to the end without pinching toes, but he hushed about it until summer ended
Barefooted playing was the normal way in the summer fields of play, making those shoes last longer, just a once in awhile bee sting was the price he paid
As a man, he still kept the habit of buying shoes only when the old ones were worn out, but his boss was none too pleased
On his desk was a box, wrapped and bowed, no name, no message, but new shoes, the leather kind, shiny and brown and he knew he’d be better off to wear out those shoes
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A life story through shoe wear. Nice take!
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I like this one a lot, Lisa.
Growing up in the 50s in rural western PA, this was the world we all lived in.
New shoes for school and church. Another pair for playtime and they were never worn to school or church. The only reason for getting a new pair of shoes, as I recall, was when a hole appeared in the bottom of the shoe. I remember my friend using a razor blade and cutting a hole in her shoe, for this reason.
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Thank you!
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Thank you!
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It’s the story of your life until your feet start to object!
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Yes, so very true.
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Those leather shoes he received as a gift may last longer.
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In his case, his frugality had a very nice pay off 🙂
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Yes, it did!
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The rigours of office life!
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Nicely done. I like the firm kindness, and wise acceptance behind the gift of business shoes. Ain’t nobody’s business if they get pinged off outside of office hours!
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Thank you!
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