Category Archives: Fashion

There Is No Choice Except Beige

Posted on October 3, 2025 by daeja's view

I’ve got an old friend who has a penchant for ordering things that look like “such a deal” from the ads on her internet and social media pages, and then receiving not quite what was pictured. No doubt there are … Continue reading →

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A Few Days From Now

Posted on March 18, 2025 by daeja's view

A few days from now we will hit the official Spring Equinox. On and around The Urban Porch, things are happening. Rain has been softening the earth to quench and coax emerging growth. Sun-warmed, once again the crocus and the … Continue reading →

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Sock-Worthy

Posted on January 17, 2024 by daeja's view

Well, here is some mindlessly frivolous first-world stuff that I’m pondering this morning while waiting for the washer and dryer to finish their cycles. At what point do you decide that your socks have worn out to the point where … Continue reading →

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Tankini Hellscape

Posted on May 16, 2023 by daeja's view

Admittedly being a lousy swimmer, it stands to reason that I’m not much of a fan when it comes to being in the water, or even on the water. I would say I’m more of the type who likes to … Continue reading →

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Socks of the Day

Posted on January 18, 2023 by daeja's view

“Socks of the Day” was inadvertently born during the early days of the pandemic – that time of fear and uncertainty, when the roads and neighborhoods were suddenly empty of traffic and life, people scurrying to opposite sides of the … Continue reading →

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Quality Control…or The Golden Ticket

Posted on July 8, 2022 by daeja's view

This is a rather absurd story about a doggedly ridiculous quest. Some people will totally relate and others will think “Oh my God, give it up girl!” If you get as weary reading it as I was doing it, feel … Continue reading →

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Writhing With Guilt

Posted on September 23, 2013 by daeja's view

Today I realize my shoe-a-holism has gotten a bit out of control.  I sit here and writhe with guilt. As posted previously in this blog, I have a lot of shoes.  Shoes of many colors. Not “designer” shoes,  just comfortable, … Continue reading →

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