Banana Bread at Work Today, Dude?

If you’re single as an adult and live far from your parents, certain asks can be tricky.

When you’re a kid or you’re dating someone, there’s no real doubt who’s going to drive you to the airport: your parent or your significant other. The same goes for the finish line of your race, your big performances, your presentations; you are guaranteed the support and presence of these people. Not to mention all the day-to-day favors that your parents or partner will do without a second thought: picking you up at your car appointment, letting out your dog. read more

IknowhowIfeel

It can be tough getting all these leading questions and comments.

“So, are you getting TONS of shoe orders lately?”

“It seems like your business is BOOMING!”

I have to laugh them off and reply that no, I haven’t been getting tons of orders. I would not characterize my resole business as “booming.” Obviously, I appreciate the enthusiasm and the support, but I also have to swallow a lump in my throat.

Look, if I had a dollar for every time someone has said to me, “I’ve got at least a couple pairs of shoes for you to resole,” I’d probably have, well … the cost of a resole. Like $50. I launched the resoling business a few months ago, but after a pretty steady influx of shoes, it’s gotten slow. I know people have shoes. The difficulty is getting those shoes into my hands. read more