I crossed some sort of "I'm becoming an old man" threshold this week.

I bought slippers.

I have never worn - nor had the need or desire to wear special 'indoor footwear' before - but this past week my feet were so cold, i had to do something. Wearing an extra pair of socks wasn't really an option - as my feet would no longer fit in my "outdoor" shoes. I usually just wear my sneakers in the office all day - but with the winter weather, it's too messy. So yesterday morning, when it got to the point where i could no longer feel my toes, i went on the hunt for slippers.

Where does one buy slippers? I wasn't sure if i should go to a shoe store or Walmart. So i asked myself a questions - "If I were an old man, where would i go to buy slippers?" My immediate reaction was Canadian Tire, but i wasn't sure if they would have what i needed. My second old man thought was Sears, which turned out to be a good choice as they are having a wicked slipper sale this week.

Instead of looking for some hip/high tech/super cool slippers, i went straight for the old school grandpa style - Arnold Palmer Plaid Closed Back Slippers. Yes, Arnold Palmer has a line of slippers named after him. They are actually quite comfy and are keeping my toes from falling off.  

Next purchases on my list, a smoking jacket and brandy snifter... and maybe a monocle.