Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Some of my readers have mentioned that there does not seem to be any way provided to follow my poetry blog. So far as I can see, the only way Google has given us is to follow me (Don Traxler) on Google Plus. That will work, as long as I share every new entry on Google+, and I will try to do this, as appropriate. So, add me to your G+ circles. It won't notify you of every post, but you will get 90% of them. Other social media will also work, and some, such as Twitter, will work even better.
RED WING
1959, sold some "ham" gear to buy them. Red Wing boots, tan, split leather, size 10. I was 17, feet still growing. Needed them for long hikes in Hollenbeck Canyon with Dave and Mike, encounters with rattlesnakes, .22 rifles, male bonding.
That was then, and this is now. Brought another pair with me from the US. Black, leather not split, couple sizes bigger. Six thousand miles and more than half a century away, when I slip my feet into them, I'm back in Hollenbeck Canyon. Funny how things go in circles. No rifle, more likely a dog leash in my hand. But when the hot, December sun bakes the eucalyptus leaves and the pine needles are fragrant, I'm there.
The tag inside says "Made in USA Red Wing Shoes since 1905." They still have the original, overbuilt heels and soles, too. Quality that's a thing of the past. But then, I'm a thing of the past. Don't reckon I'll be needing another pair, but I can wear these boots when I can't wear anything else. Ha! There's an image for you!
20 December 2016
That was then, and this is now. Brought another pair with me from the US. Black, leather not split, couple sizes bigger. Six thousand miles and more than half a century away, when I slip my feet into them, I'm back in Hollenbeck Canyon. Funny how things go in circles. No rifle, more likely a dog leash in my hand. But when the hot, December sun bakes the eucalyptus leaves and the pine needles are fragrant, I'm there.
The tag inside says "Made in USA Red Wing Shoes since 1905." They still have the original, overbuilt heels and soles, too. Quality that's a thing of the past. But then, I'm a thing of the past. Don't reckon I'll be needing another pair, but I can wear these boots when I can't wear anything else. Ha! There's an image for you!
20 December 2016
