some things are going to NY for Trish. a variety of turtlenecks and sweaters.
my sister's union is having a clothing exchange. we had talked about my giving some of Linda's clothing, and when linda f and i were on the phone tonight, i started selecting some things. keeping some that are still too evocative ... the lavender shirt linda wore on her first visit (and its subterfuge) to California, august 1999. the wonderful series of overshirts, some that came with her from ohio, some we bought here. sweaters from italy. banded collar shirts. the tight wrangler jeans. pants that belonged to her father. stacked heels from the 70's i bet. converse one star black sneakers. white adidas.
i need a bit more room in the closet. so i will be getting rid of some of my stuff as well. i think the rule is, if you haven't worn something in a year, it's time to get rid of it.
so i will let go things that have no meaning. and i will keep floral hawaiian shirts also....things that still evoke Linda to me.
and it's ok. there's no rush. and it's OK to start.
