Thursday, April 18, 2019

Humphrey buys gifts (or, "Oh Consumerism, how I missed thee!"): A photo essay

While Humphrey tries to be a critical consumer, sometimes one just needs to shop! Especially after being cooped up indoors for four weeks with a cone of shame, only to emerge healthy, energetic, and with the weather in the throes of spring!

Lucky for Humphrey, he has various chauffeurs and companions to show him a good time. And with several pack-member birthdays forthcoming, he was successful in his ability to identify (and afford!) gifts that will express his appreciation to several pack members in financialized terms. Or in his words, "I love you $$*this*$$ much!"

Humphrey arrived at what appeared to be a very civilized outdoor shopping centre,
with an impressive, modernist outdoor sculpture. It took every ounce of self-restraint not to mark that thing!


The shopping centre was *mostly* civilized! Humphrey
shopped indoors in his Bendel carrier.
First stop: Kate Spade New York, with lovely wallpaper and
upholstery that were very much to Humphrey's liking.

Humphrey spotted these fine Kate Spade shoes, and spent a great deal of time staring at the
Boston terrier faces. Were they real animals? Toys? Who cares! They make a perfect gift!
That was his first purchase - and if the gift recipient didn't like them, well,
Humphrey was prepared to add them to his art collection. Or toy collection. Whatever.
Did he mention 80% off regular price? WOW!

Next stop was Cole Haan. Humphrey was actually dressed to match these
silhouette portraits of the label's founders!
(details below)


Humphrey left with a bag bigger than he is! The result: lovely boots for his grandmother's birthday gift.
He could not believe the price! Only $60 for a $400 pair in her size! Fingers crossed she likes them.
Humphrey's expression signals that by this point he was quite pleased with himself.
Notice the sporty stripes that match the Cole Haan portraits!


After much effort expended to find the perfect gifts, Humphrey needed some "me time."






And then you have to enjoy the last bit of your outing.
You know what the humans say (especially for a shopping trip like this one):
"If the shoe fits....."
(...buy it!)

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