You Can Leave Your Hat On - Joe Cocker
For the next 6 months or so, a new staple to my daily dress is a head covering to block out the cold and cold and avoid the uncomfortable stares from those I meet. I am without my usual mop of red hair. I know red is a stretch when it probably looks brown with grey but in my mind, it's still the red of my 12 year old youth. So, to cover up my bumpy scalp and to more practically to keep my head warm, I wear a hat, scarf, turban toque at all times. I even have a neat little cap that I wear to bed to block the chilly breeze that travels at night through my drafty, old house.
In the few short weeks since my hair and I parted ways...no pun intended...I"ve gathered a considerable collection.
when I want to impress - beautiful scarves from my sister in Spain - makes me feel pretty and almost like I have a bit of style
A bit of style - hand felted hat from millinery on Granville Island
quick default - my Craft cotton running toque - very much in style with the young crowd and now coveted by my daughter
cold day wear - colourful knitted caps from my friend Vickie
indoor sloppy - convertible turban-type finds from Winners - they have EVERYTHING!!!
Adding to my collection next week - a mop of my 12 year old hair. No, I didn't save it. I've got a wig on order. Funny, I wouldn't colour my hair but now I'm buying a whole head of colour. Always the bargain hunter, there's no need to touch up roots or re-die. Why didn't I think of this sooner?
Hi Lisa: Your "hat-trick" really resonates with me - and reminds me of my own experience last year - I have never been a hat person, unlike my Mum who never left the house without a hat - and, cliche though it is, would buy herself a hat to cheer herself up. So, when my hair went bye bye I decided to honour my Mum and embrace the hat. What a revelation - I could change my look and change my mood with headgear!!! and like you, I now have quite a collection.
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Maria
"Cock your hat - angles are attitudes " (Frank Sinatra)
Hi Maria: Yes, I'm reading many similar stories. It is good to know that when you are going through an experience like this, whether it's a personal medical issue, a family member or any other traumatic issue that there are others who have traveled a similar road. Gives you just that much more strength in the day. Talking (or writing) it up helps.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the hint on another musical clue...might just have to add that one in. Continued health and happiness, Lisa