Pink Sweatsuit
by Bethany J. Riddle
I bought a pink sweatsuit today. The pants were on sale, so I figured it was worth the risk. My husband said, “You’re not wearing that in public, are you?” And I considered if I would. Sunglasses, messy hair, baggy pants and all. Would I look, as the celebrities do? With their disheveled yet posh display? On pg. 16 of whatever tabloid that day had managed to snap a photo. Could I pull it off? And people would look in awe, at the confidence of a woman who didn’t care what anyone else thought.
Bethany J. Riddle is a writer, poet, and educator in Washington state. She lives with her husband, two kids, and two dogs, where the Evergreens are hard to find, but the wineries are plenty. You can find her at https://substack.com/@bethanyjriddle and Instagram @bethanyjriddle.