by Mariana T.
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May 10, 2006

From Bayou Toes to Beach Toes

November 28, 2007 01:36 PM EST
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Down in Louisiana, my feet enjoyed the comfort of the front porch railing.  My toes greeted the rising and sinking bayou suns.  All summer, they lived unencumbered in flip flops.  Summer magnolias faded.  Figs rotted and fell to the ground.  Duck weed choked the bayous.  The autumn fog chilled the air.

 

 

 

 

 

 

My toes flew back to California. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Culture shock.  The water is only a bit colder.  Salud.

 
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Comments: 47 ( 1 removed by Mariana T. )

Mariana T. Nov 28, 2007, 1:37pm EST
Well, for some reason even using Firefox, I could not make the images work - I have many more but gave up - anyway - short and sweet - just like me - here you go! Salud.
Mariana T. Nov 28, 2007, 1:38pm EST
I'm not sure if this is working. Salud.
lynn a. Nov 28, 2007, 1:54pm EST
It's working. This was cute, Mariana. I enjoyed it.
Tonia, who hugs trees G. Nov 28, 2007, 1:54pm EST
Ha - happy feet!
wiaka's just ... curious Nov 28, 2007, 1:59pm EST
Love it, though my feet stay pretty much in the house or tennis shoes. I love to go bare foot on the beach. Thank you and it looks just fine. Here's a ten.

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Lisa E. Nov 28, 2007, 2:03pm EST
That's a cute story. Thanks for sharing!

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Jennifer F. Nov 28, 2007, 2:04pm EST
I love being barefoot too! I love the shots of you in the Bayou - that small shot looks EXACTLY what I would expect a summer relaxing on the front porch of a Southern town to be like.
Teresa W. Nov 28, 2007, 2:05pm EST
This is fun! Love the toe pix!
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Mariana T. Nov 28, 2007, 2:09pm EST
Miz Teresa - love teh sparkle tags thanks for the link!!! Can yall see my broken toe in the picture? lol. Salud.
Fred Hose Nov 28, 2007, 2:12pm EST
I liked this story about toes Mariana.
Talking to your toes to find out how they like the environment? I lie that. I go barefeet a lot. I believe in touching the earth.

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Mariana T. Nov 28, 2007, 2:13pm EST
Miz Jennifer - I appreciate you dropping by and yes, that's how my feet looked in the relaxed state!
Thanks Miz Tonia and Miz Lynn
thanks Lisa and Wiaka.
Salud.
Michele Scercy Nov 28, 2007, 2:22pm EST
Great article.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Nov 28, 2007, 2:31pm EST
what great toe's pics...fabulous...loved your sense of humor


great
Vicky Duggins Nov 28, 2007, 3:30pm EST
You have cute little piggies, Mariana, whether in swamp mud or Pacific sand.
jessie voigts Nov 28, 2007, 3:43pm EST
bwah hah hah, miz m! i LOVE it!
Laurun M. Nov 28, 2007, 4:13pm EST
That is a nice view beyond those toes!
I just absolutely hate feet. I think that's why I love shoes so much.

For some reason, I don't hate feet that are shod in sandals nearly as much as I hate bare feet.

Not that you have ugly feet. They're just.................feet.
Great photo essay, I would love to see shots of that CA beavch
Madame Donna C. Nov 28, 2007, 5:50pm EST
The water certainly is cold now, isn't it? I still like wiggling my toes in the damp sand though. My feet love going naked.
necee t. Nov 28, 2007, 7:55pm EST
hi Mariana... this was so cute... love it...
barefoot is the best...
Blessings...
thanks for all your sweet comments...
Mariana T. Nov 28, 2007, 8:17pm EST
Necee - thanks so much for dropping by - it's always fun to see you!

Madame Donna C. loved your article about visiting Tom Gerace...

Thanks Miz Stephanie - oops I have to go and visit you.

Awww now Ina - don't be a spoiled sport - I thought you'd love feet! lol Salud.
Judy G. Nov 28, 2007, 9:01pm EST
toes are just fingers that get stuck inside shoes 'til we set them free to skip across the sun-warmed sod of a summer lawn or stroke the smooth sand, scribing secret sonnets while the sun sets. ; )

sssssssooooo....how's your poor old toes healing, lady?? my feet are happiest when my toes are free to wiggle and scrunch up the carpet or grass. although...when my family moved to Arrizona (from Chicago) I was shocked to see my new friedns standing barefoot on the pavement in 115 degree heat. I could hardly tolerate the heat that came up through my PF Flyers!! These kids were born in AZ and grew up developing touhg feet and I was still a sissy little girl from "back east". Never did get used to it...and for the past 35 years, California has been my home - and much more "feet-friendly"!

Great story....and terrific toes, Mariana! Blessings, friend.
Katrina Hall Nov 28, 2007, 9:17pm EST
Wishing your broken toe good health - at least you didn't have to wear closed up shoes!
Adored your barefooted photos, which is the best state to be in, as far as I'm concerned................
Donald M. Nov 28, 2007, 9:35pm EST
I love going barefoot. It is to cold in my house right now, but come summer, no shoes.
Madame Donna C. Nov 28, 2007, 9:36pm EST
Thanks, Mariana. It was a fun day.
Debbie G. Nov 28, 2007, 10:24pm EST
I used to live in them.. now bare feet are just more comfortable. :)
Sue * Nov 28, 2007, 10:52pm EST
I love flip-flops...they make my heels hurt now, but I still wear them!
Colonel Possum Nov 28, 2007, 11:18pm EST
Mariana!

Who knows what them well traveled toes knows!

Cheers,

Colonel Possum
Kathryn E. Nov 28, 2007, 11:19pm EST
Beautiful feet.....
Miz Lynn aka/BooBoo Nov 28, 2007, 11:34pm EST
Cute article, piggies and feets!! HA! ;))
Mariana T. Nov 29, 2007, 12:25am EST
Miz Lynn - nice to see your smiling face - thank you.

Kathryn - good to see you! Thanks.

Colonel Possum - oh yes say that again!

Sue S. Oh I gotta have the flip flops - cheap and comfie - lol

Debbie G. I know what you mean and healthier probably unless you're walking on nails.

Rose they sound cute!
Mariana T. Nov 29, 2007, 12:27am EST
Judy - that's precious about the toes stuck in shoes - love it!!! Yes, I can imagine those Arizona kids got used to the heat pretty early in life...that's how we were down in La. So good to see you and thanks for the cute story...Salud.
Mariana T. Nov 29, 2007, 12:29am EST
Katrina, Madame Donna C, Donald - thanks for dropping by - my toe is doing fine I guess - I just kinda ignore it and I guess it's doing as best as it can be - it doesn't hurt - oh well...I can't write with my toes anymore! More later. Thank yall. Salud.
amarpreet k. Nov 29, 2007, 1:55am EST
I liked this short and sweet package ...with dash of humour and beautiful sun shine on your toes
Susan Budig Nov 29, 2007, 2:22am EST
From one coast to the other. I'm right in the middle and my feet will stay covered until spring.
Mariana T. Nov 29, 2007, 12:34pm EST
Amarpreet K. Thanks so much - I am enjoying all your comments so much.
Good moring Marianne!
Hi Susan! good to see you. Salud.
Amy C. Nov 29, 2007, 2:25pm EST
Thank you for sharing!
Layla Morgan Wilde Nov 29, 2007, 3:37pm EST
Loved this. I wish I could barefoot but it's too cold now in New York!
Krista P. Nov 29, 2007, 8:04pm EST
You could park those tooties in any state and they'd look just fine. Love your little picture-poem.
Krista P. Nov 29, 2007, 8:21pm EST
That's "tootsies"! My intentions are good but sometimes I can't spell for s--t!
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Nov 30, 2007, 3:07am EST
Mariana , I read your comments many times and each time they are more beautiful...I must say it's one of the best comment..


love
Marlene Blanco Dec 1, 2007, 10:20am EST
Hey Girley, Love the toes, they are beautiful little feet. I'm in Galveston Texas on the beach running barefoot. Like the song Barefootin HA HA. Going to be here for about 5 days whoopie.Lovely story as always.
Love Ya
Cajun Goddess
elizabeth e. Dec 2, 2007, 7:36am EST
This read almost like a poem, mariana. I think our toes should meet...they have so much in common!
:)

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