Fashion Statement

I had accidentally left my sunglasses in a friend's car last week. Not knowing when I would see her again and not wanting to go without sunglasses, I bought another pair at the dollar store. I didn't want to pay a lot for them and there wasn't much selection so I settled on a pair I thought would provide functionality at a fair price. The sunglasses were black and green and had lenses so big that when I smiled, my cheek touched the bottom of the rims. I think the sunglasses with the big lenses must be in style now. Personally, I think they make one look like a fly. But... they were comfortable and shaded my eyes from the sun and so I was content. As I walked home from the store, thankful for the sunglasses, I met Grady at the front gate to our apartment (he was just coming home from class). "Hi sweetheart", he replied. "What happened to your eyes? I didn't know you had an eye doctor appointment today. How can you see to walk with your pupils dilated?" I hadn't a clue what he was talking about at first but then realized he thought my sunglasses were the big dark glasses one has to wear after seeing the eye doctor. I still wear the sunglasses.

Meanwhile, Grady has decided that his brown loafers go just fine with his black athletic socks and gym shorts. We had to run a quick errand the other day and because Grady's gym shoes were dirty, he decided to wear his loafers. Wow! We spent the rest of the afternoon wondering if the people we passed on the street were giggling about Grady's outfit or his perseverance to speak Spanish with his limited proficiency (do they sell el dr. pepper-o at the 7-eleven?).

Needless to say, I don't think the fashion shows of New York and Paris will be calling to invite Grady and I anytime soon. Whew...one less thing to worry about.