Shopping at Macy's - Cute Shoes!

I went to Macy's to find Dockers for my husband, perhaps browse a bit, and use the remainder ($18.xx) of a $50 gift card. At the Macy's entrance from the main mall there was a Fossil sunglasses display that caught my eye. How fun! I began trying on various styles and looking in a narrow mirror strip on the display. A woman shopper walking in chuckled, and showed me the larger mirror on another display table. At first I was the only shopper, but within five minutes, other women stopped as well. 25% off, plus I had a gift card - I decided to buy! When I'd selected a pair, it was a chore to find an associate. They were all over in handbags. I said I wanted to buy "these sunglasses" and asked if someone could help me. One of them peeled herself away and we ambled over the to register in the sunglasses area. She was pleasant enough but did not sign her name on the ticket or call me by name. That "Thank you Mrs.....is it....Land?" is annoying at times.

Couldn't find my husband's size in Docker's style/color he wanted, so I decided to walk through the shoe department. The displays were well arranged and several shoes caught my attention. Cute! But I debated - the heels were higher then I usually wore. But 50% off! An associate came by - I was impressed, no hunting someone down! I told her that I liked the style but wasn't sure if it was for me. The sample pair was my size so she suggested I try them on - she went to get me some nylon footies. Not exactly comfortable, a bit snug in the toe, but I wanted something stylish for my cousin's wedding next month. I tried the 6.5 but it was too loose in the back and my foot came out. I decided to buy the shoes in the size 6.

The saleswoman was pleasant and prompt with service; however, a male associate started discussing her vehicle's new tires with her with while I was checking out. Apparently someone had put new tires on her vehicle that were different sizes and of course this was a problem....I found this distracting. She had been trying to remove the price/model stickers from the bottoms of shoes, but gave up because they weren't coming off. (I had to buy the samples, only ones in my size.)

Eli Manning's favorite movies

When I read his "hit list" in the Wall Street Journal weekend edition, my first thought was that Archie must not have sprung for premium cable. The movies 'The Jerk', 'Caddyshack', 'Vacation', 'Major League' and 'Groundhog Day' can all be found on basic cable nearly once a week on TBS, USA, Comedy Channel, etc. What 18 to 50 year old male has not seen these all dozens of times? So Eli is a regular guy, with ordinary taste in movies. Certainly not something you'd expect from a New York giant. But then, the giants play in New Jersey. Although his claim to having see 'The Jerk' "thousands" of times sounds a bit exaggerated.

The only movie I like on Eli's list is 'Groundhog Day'. My favorite part is when Phil buys every insurance policy in existence from the pesky, old pal salesman. It's the beginning of the new Phil. "Vacation" is borderline. Viewers need a Y chromosome to sit through the others multiple times. The one in my house is usually holding the remote.