About this episode

Phyllis Castelli reflects on the memories of going barefoot and the significance of shoes in her life.

– Going barefoot is fun…if you have shoes in your closet. Even in old age, Mama remembered hopelessly tugging down the faded blue dress, trying to hide her feet.

People in this episode

Host: Randell Jones

Guest: Phyllis Castelli

Topics covered

• going barefoot
• childhood memories
• aging
• family
• clothing

Keywords

• barefoot
• shoes
• memories
• aging
• family

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