Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> Because the universe requires balance, I'm the opposite. Every November
> I buy a pair of sneakers (so I'll have winter traction) and retire the ones I've
> been wearing for a year to use in the garden, for painting, etc. I've always
> got two or three pairs of backup sneakers in varying states of wear.

I've done exactly that. Found a great pair of running shoes (and cheap
too, Bruce). Every few months, I would replace them with the same. My
shoes had 4 lives at one time.
1) running shoes
2) wear to store and for everyday use
3) then they became work shoes
4) shoes for crabbing
5) trash can