Category Archives: Clothes

Another Visit to My Mental Clothing Store

Posted on July 7, 2020 by John Swinburn

I sit at my desk in my “morning clothes” (t-shirt, gym shorts, flip-flops), thinking these clothes should be perfectly acceptable any time of the day or night and in any place I find myself. They should be just fine at … Continue reading →

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Snap!

Posted on May 27, 2020 by John Swinburn

On a recent night, I sat sipping a glass of Cabernet/Shiraz blend from a plastic wine glass (purchased when we lived in Dallas and the patio was made of stone, which tends to result in glasses being shattered when dropped…see … Continue reading →

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Cloaking Fashion in a Different Framework

Posted on February 3, 2020 by John Swinburn

I wonder why men’s capes and cloaks fell out of fashion? That question has plagued me (a slightly dramatic overstatement, perhaps) for some time. Aside from the drama of the question, though, it’s a reasonable question. Alas, I have no … Continue reading →

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You Would Look Just Fine if You Were Naked

Posted on September 30, 2019 by John Swinburn

I chose to ignore the clock’s suggestion after I awoke to pee, opting instead to remain upright and awake. The time, 3:48 a.m., suggested a return to bed and to sleep would have been appropriate. But putting on my morning … Continue reading →

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They Don’t Make Clothes for Men Like Me

Posted on January 9, 2018 by John Swinburn

My body shape does not correspond to the body shapes for which clothing manufacturers make clothing. It’s not just the fact that I am over-ample in the belly at the moment, though I am. Even if I lost my pot-belly … Continue reading →

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Shirting Along

Posted on February 4, 2017 by John Swinburn

For reasons beyond my capacity to understand, my thoughts of late drift toward shirts I want but do not own—have never owned—and, to my recollection, have never even seen for sale. I’ve seen these clothes, but only rarely being worn. I … Continue reading →

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Fashionista. Not Quite, But…

Posted on February 16, 2016 by John Swinburn

One changes, doesn’t one? Over time, I mean. Who would have thought, two or three years ago, that I would ever feel not only comfortable with, but a just a little excited about, wearing a sports coat and a pair … Continue reading →

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My Indian-Inspired Line of Clothing

Posted on October 25, 2015 by John Swinburn

Necessity may be the mother of invention, but I claim paternity, in the form of desire. This morning, I’ve been thinking about what I’d do in the way of making clothing for myself if I had the requisite sewing skills (which includes … Continue reading →

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