It is a great unwritten rule that as soon as you find a great thing, whether it’s a food item, a television show, or a picnic spot, it’ll be discontinued, canceled, or paved over just as you begin to love it.
Some years ago (could it be 10?), I picked up a pair of men’s shorts from a local sporting goods shop. I was looking for a pair that afforded a good range of movement for biking, were the right length (just above the knee), had no buttons or zippers, and were durable. What I ended up with was a pair of shorts made by a company called Moonstone, which I understand began as a maker of outdoor gear primarily for women. These shorts have been amazing. I’ve biked hundreds and hundreds of miles in them and have subjected them to pretty much every manner of stain known to man. They’re showing almost no wear and are still as confortable as the day I bought them, if not moreso.
Natch, Moonstone isn’t making these anymore. I can’t find them anywhere. The closest I’ve come is this pair of shorts on eBay, which I’ve bid on. I’m no clothes horse, and when I find something that is comfortable and relatively affordable, I like to stick with it. I really hope I win this auction. These shorts are a different style than the ones I have now, but they’re the right size (pretty much) and are made of similar fabrics, so I’m all in.
In other news, today is mole day. In just about two hours, I’ll be going under the knife in my dermatologist’s office to have five of the little mofos removed. Then I’m taking the afternoon off to stay home with Ava, who is still feverish. Thank God for Tylenol.