Shopping and movies

"Atonement" was excellent. I had heard the criticism that the schism between the English country house and Dunkirk seemed like two different movies, but only if one is on a very literal plane.

We strolled through the new part of what was formerly the Natick Mall and has been re-christened the "Natick Collection." Lots of glitzy stores. We spent a bit of time in Nordstroms and I found good stuff on the sale rack. There are some new polyester bathrobes out that redefine soft and cozy. Zowie! One could curl up by the fire and wish that winter would never go away.

The kind of bathrobe I have been wearing for donkey's years--terry on the inside, colorful flowers in cotton on the outside seems to be passe. Mine is about to bite the dust. Why am I telling the world about my bathrobe? My ancient bathrobe? A bathrobe is like an old friend. What can I say?

We don't shop very much and I read lots of magazines but not fashion magazines and so when I actually get into a "fashionable" store I am amazed--like a kid in the toy store. Seems like there is always something new that I had no clue about. Bathrobes, sweaters, resortwear, cool jeans, kids stuff. Where did it all come from?

Wondering,

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