A quick trip…

Though things have been supremely busy lately (hence the scarcity of posts), enough errands had accumulated for venues on “the other side of the pond” to make a trip across the bay worthwhile.  Since there were no convenient place to change into a dress, and because the weather was agreeable, I wore my 3” inseam thin black shorts with pantyhose and a turtleneck, and simply pulled on a long denim skirt right over the shorts before I had strayed too far from home.

First stop was the shoe shop.  “May I help you, Ma’am?”  I presented a pair of my ailing flats, and we discussed the necessary repair/cost.  “They’ll be ready next Monday at 8AM, Ma’am.”  “OK, Sir, see you then!”

Then I was off to a nearby optical dispensary to donate a few pairs of old prescription glasses for possible re-use by the needy…we used to make that donation every few years, but less often with me wearing contact lenses!  No gender-specific greetings there, but no person-to-person interactions, either.

Next was a stop at a name-brand home supply store, which netted some positive feminine reinforcement from a supervisor at the information desk, and the check-out clerk (she really liked my skirt).  Plus, I got a good price on batteries for our smoke detector. Then a quick stop at a UPS store (no gender specific forms of address were used there).   And a quick stop at our favorite oriental food shop for an order of their Lo Mein.  The clerk there has seen me several times, and to him, I’m just another old woman customer.  A quick foray into a nearby grocery for a couple of items, before heading home across the bay bridge.                                                         

So this outfit stood me in good stead till just before I got home, when I removed the skirt,  leaving my everyday shorts for the world to see.   I’ll likely be using this outfit on any short trips, even though I really prefer dresses.  (But changeovers are harder with my dresses.)   Eventually I’ll check to see if the skirt is long enough to cover my capris!  If so, it will be the perfect cooler weather outfit for Mandy!

Hugs!