Yep. Go up one level.

How often do they get sharpened?

I’m guessing that the question is related to businesses that require shoes.

A few reasons that have come up over the years are: people bringing in dirt from outside (which happens more with shoes with any texture to the sole), a general classist view of barefoot=poor=dirty, a legal protection for the business in regards to people getting injured in their building.

I’m a former barefooter who occasionally relapses. I’m barefoot at home, in socks at client homes unless they are so dirty it’s not wise, and tend to minimalist shoes with nice toe boxes. I will walk barefoot on park grass, I have hiked in thicker forest duff barefoot (but know the real risks and they exist), I even tried true barefoot running (pre rise of “barefoot shoes”).

Growing up, I had multiple neighbors who were barefoot outside of school and animal chores. Only two cases of hookworm in almost 19 years.

In a city, I have defaulted to shoes.

I have a full set I use at specific holidays.

I also have a random glass luncheon sized plate I use for most of my solo meals. Pottery breaks, glass breaks.

I bought a very warm parka in 1998, before I learned the wonder of layers. It was my go to 98-2017. It’s still used on the worst days and up in the mountains.

Mountain hardwear.

caveat, I do not know their current quality. Hopefully some will chime in

If I had to get another, I’d look at Patagonia.

All of you bitching about this person whipping their potatoes, I’m guessing you’ll need to talk to mom and grandma.

Mashed and whipped potatoes are perfectly fine….wastes of potatoes.🤓

How I avoid killing my mixer with mashed potatoes…. Latkes!

Or something worse?

I did. But I was a reporter/photographer , so fashion expectations were low.

Take off your shoes.

I think, for any person heaving Boomer as insult, I will call them all Kyle Rittenhouse.

Because it’s just as fair.

I’ve got a grayish set of these from a Nepali/Tibetan shop.

Aside from wanting to sew the top of the pinky finger shut, as that’s the only air leak I notice, they are excellent.

Also, they aren’t deep freeze warm, because of the mitten cap and air.

Interesting.

Podcasts are “radio” to me, that I can control somewhat. I don’t think I get an interaction buzz, just my normal oooh, knowledge buzz.

For those who see the interaction, can you explain it some, please?

Mine is Australian wool, from Overstock.

It’s been fab. I’ve used it for a decade so far.

It’s thinner and heavier than down, of course, but I’m using the same duvet cover.

I keep one pair. They are transitional seasons and sometimes summer shoes. The “nice pair.”

I’m about to get them resoled. My ethics lean to repair over new, so to me, yes, it’s worth it.

Pass it over. Take my chocolate.

Unless you need to blend nuts and seeds, I’d say a jar.

Otherwise, do you have a full size blender that offers a small personal jar?

Adults also know:

Goods manufacturers change a lot, and usually not for the good,

Not to shame other people.

I’ve started test driving the books via library, and anything reread or reference worthy can get a spot on my shelf, preferably off a used bookstore’s shelf.

Steve Kimock.

Well, we are weighing in.

May your abuser’s memory and name be erased from all time.

Weight wise, single walled metal (stainless steel or aluminum) are light weight, comparable to thicker plastics. Double walled can insulate quite well.

User name checks out.

Heavy