And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
I wore wingtips for much of my working career. I also wore Bass Weejuns: Penny loafers and tasseled loafers. Now that I am retired, I wear slippers indoors and hiking shoes outdoors.
I couldn't imagine wearing something so uncomfortable. Deck shoes & loafers are more my speed.
ReplyDeleteThe brogue with your kilt.
ReplyDeleteNo brogues in that lineup.
DeleteHave a pair of 30+ yr.old Alden black tassel loafers. Steel shank, have no idea how many times they've been re-soled. At least 4, maybe 5.
ReplyDeletePolishing dad's shoes. Part of my allowance. Do kids today even get an allowance?
ReplyDeleteI wore wingtips for much of my working career. I also wore Bass Weejuns: Penny loafers and tasseled loafers. Now that I am retired, I wear slippers indoors and hiking shoes outdoors.
ReplyDeleteI'm Old and had a couple pairs of Wing Tips. Times have changed for sure.
ReplyDeleteEuropean style wide toe shoes. Your toes will thank you.
ReplyDeleteMy toes hurt just looking at these…
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