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Shoes by Raissa Bretaña: A Book Review

Shoes is written by Raissa Bretaña, a New-York city based fashion historian. In it, Bretaña shows “the evolution of women’s fashionable footwear over the course of four centuries…(p. 9)” It has 250 pictures of “the finest examples” of shoes from the 17th century to the 21st century, which were selected from museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art (p. 9). I enjoyed the book for the most part. One reason I enjoyed this book was because I found the shoes beautiful. I have a few pictures of my favorites below.                                                                      The second reason I enjoyed the book was because of the interesting historical facts the author mentioned. For instance, in the 17th century, Louis XIV made an edict that the talon rouge (red heel) was to be reserved for royalty (p. 32-3...

What He Tells Me

“Your life is sad and miserable.”

That’s what you say

When I spend all morning working

And feel tired the rest of the day.


“You should be rich by now.”

That’s what you say

When I check my wallet

And think about the bills I need to pay.


“Everyone’s bleeding you dry.”

That’s what you say

When I give to those in need

Whilst trying to save money to move away.


“Why do you even bother?”

That’s what you ask

When I think about my life

And wonder if everything’s a vain task.


“Don’t worry. Seek God’s kingdom 

And His righteousness first.”

That’s what Jesus tells me

Whenever I expect the worst.


“Seek first God’s kingdom

And all your needs will be added to you.”

That’s what Jesus tells me

And I know what He says is true.


“He is always faithful.”

That’s what I say

When God reminds me

How He provides for me day by day.


Choosing which voice to listen to

Is a daily struggle for me.

But I will heed my Savior,

I will seek God’s kingdom and not worry.

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