Save the World Debrief and Funk-Related Shopping

Klekners' sale was a success. Pam's goal was threefold, really: raise money for Honduras, clear out stuff before the move, accomplish these things without feeling "icky". I think she may have had an "icky" moment when the hard-core dealers arrived 30 minutes early. (Bear in mind that she did not even advertise. How did they sniff her out?) They didn't have the good-feeling vibe she was hoping for. But when the friends and neighbors showed up it turned into a real neighborhood social event. The Holm family made off with quite a few books and some dyn-o-mite animal knick knacks!

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I have recently been in a deep funk. This could be caused by many factors. Here are a few possibilities:

• absence of spouse (three weeks and one day so far)
• grayness of weather (there was a brief mood peak during the few sunny days last week)
• chemical imbalance (as of yet undiagnosed by medical professionals)
• lack of yard sale adventures

This funk has resulted in the cutting of bangs, dyeing of hair (darker), and an absolute inability to dress myself. Maybe it's the hair, maybe it's the body, but whatever I put on doesn't feel right or look right. I change my shirt like 4 times each morning, usually ending up in some neutral, baggy tee or sweater.

So, in an effort to kick myself in the ass and turn this funk around, I weeded through my closet and pulled half (Really! Half!) the clothes out for Goodwill. (Remember that they were all probably from garage sales to start with so I figure I donated about $35 worth of merchandise.)

Then I went in to St. Louis to Forest Park Pkwy. In a half mile stretch of city street they have Goodwill, St. Vincent DePaul, and Salvation Army. (Also, there is a Habitat for Humanity Re-Store but they are unfortunately closed on Monday and furthermore would not help me with the appearance-related funk, only a home-decor-related funk.)

So I bought some clothes. About $60 worth. Maybe $65. This is a lot of thrift shop merchandise. Figure approximately $3 per sweater or shirt. Admittedly, most of these shirts are neutral and baggy. But they are NEW and neutral and baggy. So maybe I will have a little more pep in my step tomorrow morning when I get dressed. The new clothes will inspire me to have a new attitude.

Maybe. Or maybe I'll have to cut off more hair, buy a sun-lamp, and get some better medication.

Then again... there's always retail.