Dear Reader Column 02-18-08

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Dear Reader,

This Florida girl is leaving for New York City today, so over the weekend I had to spend time in the New York side of my closet. It can be a pretty scary place to have to go. (My closet, not the city--I love New York.)

When I used to travel to the city every other month, there weren't any surprises. My New York clothes always fit when I tried them on, but the last couple of years I've only been making the trip every four months. A lot can happen in four month's time. Too many Dove Bars, not enough sit ups, a little extra here and there and things don't fit quite like they used to--or not at all. (Last time I couldn't get a favorite pair of New York pants zipped up.)

Trying on my clothes, deciding what I'm going to pack, it's a very anxious ordeal and I always put it off as long as possible. I start sweating just thinking about the challenge that lies in front of me. Crank up the air conditioner, because in between the Florida heat, my hot flashes, and the sheer terror that I won't get my "behind" into my wintry woolens, sometimes it's not a pretty picture. So I always get a second opinion.

I try on an outfit, walk out to the living room and ask my husband, "What do you think? How will this look?"

"Well, if you can get rid of those beads of sweat dripping down your face, and if you replace that cringe with a smile, I think you might impress them."

I sure hope so, and Yippee for me! Those pants that I couldn't get zipped up last time--they slid right on with a little room to spare! New York, here I come!

Thanks for reading with me. It's so good to read with friends.

Suzanne Beecher
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Comments

[kris campbell]

Hi-
I moved back to Michigan from NYC in 2000. I laughed when I read your 'NY side of the closet'. I also have a NY side which finds clothing of black, white and gray. I referred to this as the NY uniform. I have added some color since moving back but I have to admit th B,W&G is so easy to use. Perhaps this is because I grew up going to Catholic schools and the, at the time, dreaded uniform of Regina plaid. Thanks for your post and all you do for the group.
Have fun in NYC!
kris

[May]

Suzzanne,
To be honest, when I first bumped into your club, I thought I found a treasure island. I was amazed that your observation about daily life was so accurate. However, as time goes by, I find your daily writing is not as that interesting as before. Not sure why. Maybe the way you describe too much about you and your family gets me tired, or maybe I'm just a little disappointed at not finding something new from your writing. Anyway, you're still a skillful writer. I'm just a "hungry" reader, always looking for something new.