NOTE: This is a repeat (yeah, I know, I am getting lazy…).
I took the opportunity to volunteer at two of my favorite places on this day, July 22, 2021.
I decided to wear a business-like outfit, this lovely red and black floral blouse with the obvious choice of a black pencil skirt. I loved how the red shoes tied it all together!
My “work” day started with a three hour shift at The Cleveland Museum of Art’s information desk. I worked along side a wonderful woman, a few years my senior, who had volunteered there for over 20 years, all after she retired from her teaching career. No real stories, just quite a few folks with questions, not a single one at all surprised by me. I have somehow find a way to “normalize” who I am and how I move about the world and that pleases me. Frankly, that makes me very proud!
After my shift, I met a friend for dinner. She was visiting town (we had gotten together a few months back) to get some girl time and check off a bucket list item by visiting the beach. As always, she was delightful and I enjoyed the company and the conversation.
The day wrapped with an ushering shift at Mercury Theatre Company. No big stories, just wonderful interchanges with fellow volunteers and patrons. A very fulfilling day, for sure!
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More Love!
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True Story: This past Saturday I was playing pickleball and walked off the courts. One of the women who was entering the courts asked me if I was a weightlifter. “No, why do you ask?” She sort of quietly asked if my legs were shaved (she thought as a weightlifter I would shave my legs). To which I replied that I do indeed shave my legs, I find it very comfortable. “Well, you have very nice legs!”. I thanked her for her kindness and told her she made me day! She did.
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Beautiful outfit and beautiful you ❤️
Thank you my friend!!
A classic outfit for a classy lady! Love the blouse, red and black look beautiful on you.
How sweet of you Tina!!
Love the outfit you pull it off so well.
And wow what a question, never have I been asked in guy mode. But I love your answer, as for me it’s true I prefer the look for sure
Honestly, I am surprised that was the first time I have ever been asked. They have been shaved for about six years and I have never shied away from wearing shorts and showing them off (in male mode). In girl mode, well, you know…….
I love the pictures with the mirror.
It reminds me of being in a lift or a changing room with mirrors opposite each other.
Thanks Penny!! I try to find new and different ways to take my photos.
Sounds like such a lovely, well-rounded day. I really admire how naturally you show up in all these spaces—it’s not loud or flashy, just steady and genuine. Like seriously, you are goals. Might have to see if volunteering at our local art museum or botanical garden might be a possibility. And that outfit is so perfectly put together!
For anyone seeking to get out, volunteering is absolutely the way to go! The entity wants volunteers, so you will generally be welcomed and from there, it’s about your charity, not you and then you can be you. Best way to go!