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Eight years ago, I stopped trying to force my two bunion-blessed feet into the pointy-toed dress shoes with slippery leather soles that I bought back in 1998.

They are still in my closet, unused and polished. I thought they were so cool back then, especially with my hand-made navy suit, which I’ve probably worn six times during the last 20 years.

Yes, I must confess that I now wear my black New Balance shoes for everyday use as well as for weddings, funerals and concerts. That’s largely because they don’t squeeze my toes into an unnatural wedge. They’re not slippery.

Even the best shoe stores don’t carry comfortable, fashionable dress shoes for senior men that don’t look like something you’d wear on a hike through the back forty.

* What nonessential option for dealing with a personal vulnerability have you eliminated now that you’re an elder?

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From Tim Hanner

Administrator from Facebook group, Positive Outlooks: Support, Hope & Community!

“Love this! Great message and take-away at the end. I also admired the teacher allowing him to stay in the class in the first place. The power - positive or negative - educators have helped shape so many.

Thanks for sharing!”

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