![]() And I still walk to my nail and hair appointments, and my gym, “Get in Shape for Women.” I still have lots of “walk and talk” dates with friends. My errands still include the Post Office, Stop & Shop, Roche Bros., and the library – anything within a 3-mile radius… as long as there are sidewalks. I still pop into the Boro Sugar Shack and Yummy Mummy for the occasional sweet, and Dunkin or Westborough Nutrition for liquid refreshment. When my husband, Greg, is not walking with me, he still keeps an eye on my track through the “Find my…” phone app. Though I walk faster now, most things have not changed since 2021. In 2023, I was out there every day but 13. ![]() And on a 95+ degree humid day this past July, a wonderful, lovely, older neighbor of mine, stopped her car near me on our street and shouted: “are you f…en kidding me?!” (She did actually use the full word.) Most people have no interest when it’s in the 20s, or less. ![]() Not everyone I know is on board with multi-season walking, and on extreme weather days through the year I certainly heard comments about my decision to walk. And if rain is in the forecast I need an umbrella in the side pocket of my special walking bag, and a baseball cap hanging off the side. I often carry several items with me in a multi-colored bag I designed, in case the temperature – outside, or within my coat – fluctuates. And it doesn’t end there, but rather needs the supplement of accessories – hats, headbands, scarves, a fur-lined hood/scarf combo, light gloves, heavy gloves, and even heavier mittens. Over the years, my winter wardrobe has expanded to six different coats, with each covering best for a certain temperature. Outerwear can range from heavy fleece up to bulky coats, and need to cover all lengths and varying thicknesses in between. Capri leggings, full leggings, and fleece-lined leggings all have their purpose. Long sleeve t-shirts and some with three-quarter length are basic. A simple variance of five degrees can require a total change in wardrobe, and wind can alter the feel of the temperature dramatically.įor the colder months, my choices have multiplied considerably. But, the real challenge is November through April, when lots of choices are essential. For early autumn and late spring, just add a sweatshirt, though differing weights are helpful. Summer is easy – shorts and a t-shirt or tank top and you’re ready to go.
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