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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Why?

Why do grocery store flowers not have that glorious rose aroma.....?  Yes, I am still taking pictures of these roses I bought last week at Trader Joe's.  They are dying but they are as beautiful now as they were when I first bought them.


Why does juice always taste better from a pretty glass.....?


Why do hydrangeas seem to soothe my soul fresh or dried......?


And why did I decide to do a "Now You" 52 weeks of self portraiture class?  Over the next year you will probably get to see every square inch of me (well not every square inch) and I did not use the "remove wrinkles, smooth skin" effect eventho it took a lot of self-convincing not to.  So here are my first attempts for the class.....

No make-up, end of the day selfie....still figuring out the how's and why's.  Oh Lord, look at those sagging jowls and what is that under my eyes??  Could it be bags and wrinkles?  See, that's where that "smooth skin" effects would really come in handy.


One of my better features....small, flat ears (giggle)



So there you have it...the first selfies of the year.  Some people may think this is brave, but heh, when you are going to be 70 on your next birthday which is just a couple of months away, I say what's left to hide at this stage in the game.

"Laugh a lot, and when you're older, all your wrinkles will be in the right places."  ~  Anonymous

Until next time....


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36 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    too cute! love the smirky face. :)

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  2. Linda/patchworkJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    I like your portraits.

    Why, indeed, did they take all the lovely scent out of those roses? I like the old fashion ones.

    Have a good day.

    ~~Linda...

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  3. Gail DixonJanuary 8, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Deanna, I wish there were more women like you that are embracing each stage of life with such grace. You're still a beautiful lady with beautiful eyes and good skin. Almost 70? Really? Lately I've been going around the house wearing just light powder on my face and it's so liberating.

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  4. pamJanuary 8, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    I think you are beautiful!!!! Really, really love that last selfie.

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  5. hootnonnyJanuary 8, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    You are a brave soul! It helps that you are beautiful.
    Isn't it the hybrid flowers that don't have scents? I feel the same way about hydrangeas!

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  6. Dina JJanuary 8, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    I think it's really cool! Very creative with your face shots. I have so few pictures of myself. I should try something like that. I'm almost at the 50 mark.

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Why?, why not! Loving your selfies, great pucker.

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  8. Kim StevensJanuary 8, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Love em, all of them...lots of personality! And the one with the glasses is my fav!

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  9. Elizabeth EdwardsJanuary 8, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    i love the glasses shot .. something about it ... you make me smile. sounds like a great class. can't wait to see more. how old are those roses? ... they are long lasting. neat!! ( :

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    You are absolutely beautiful. I have much to learn from you regarding self portraits...I am just now adjusting to the radical aging process that seemed to occur this past year ;)

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  11. BarbJanuary 8, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    I agree in principal, Deanna, with the age thing,,, But! I like your wrinkles and bags more than mine. My face isn't looking its best right now after the frostbite - I won't be as brave as you! I do think there is beauty at any age or stage in the life cycle - look at that rose and the dried hydrangea. We must only open our eyes and appreciate it. I do appreciate you, my friend!

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  12. NancyJanuary 8, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    I think you look wonderful! I spend too much time outside and my skin shows it.

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  13. Stephani CochranJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Brave and beautiful! I'm 46. I've got a bit of time before 70 and I am already editing all my selfies. I don't take many, but when I do you can be assured it will be edited. I love instagram filters! Maybe I'm vain. Maybe I lack confidence. Maybe I worry to much about what people think. Maybe I long for the old days. Well, now you've got me thinking . . . . none of these maybes are very good are they? Hmmmm.

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  14. Tamar SBJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:11 PM

    Oo, that juice looks so fancy in that glass! Love the selfies! Can't wait to see you more!

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  15. Latane BartonJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    I like your 'whys'.... I could think of a dozen more whys ... they just seem to be part of life. Take care.

    Oh, looking forward to your next posting of the new you.

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  16. UnknownJanuary 8, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    FAB-U-LOUS!!! Love the comp on that last one. You you skin is beautiful and your eyes are amazing!!! I'm going to enjoy this.

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  17. UnknownJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    Everything about this post has me smiling. I LOVE your selfie shots. Well done my brave friend.

    Hugs~

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  18. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJanuary 8, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Your first selfie made me smile. Love the sparkle in your eyes in all of them.

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  19. TriciaJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    I love your bravery! Your eyes are so pretty and your skin so clear. I feel like I'm a freckly mess...LOL. I've never put a picture of myself on my blog. Looking forward to seeing more pictures of you :)

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  20. NickiJanuary 8, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    You are one of the bravest women - I am a strong woman, most of the time - but I am not brave enough to venture too much in front of the camera. These are magnificent and I absolutely LOVE that last shot. You are also a beautiful woman.

    I also agree that just about everything tastes better in a pretty class and I suspect the fragrance of a freshly cut rose from the garden still has that incredible aroma because it is .... freshly cut. And sometimes I am a smart ass. Probably another reason to not venture too much in the line of camera fire.

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  21. Tracy P.January 8, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    I'm amazed at how you managed to nail the focus on those selfless! Well done! Looking forward to more!

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  22. BarbaraJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Fun SP's, but I wouldn't expect less than from you. All are so you and that is a good thing.

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  23. Rosie GreyJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Gorgeous photos, Deanna! I absolutely love your selfies - fantastic! I've already glimpsed at them at Flickr, but couldn't comment.
    Happy New Year to you!

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  24. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Flaunt it lady, you are GORGEOUS and a fabulously talented photographer!!!

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  25. KmcblackburnJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    I did a 52 self portrait project last year...,let me tell ya, I was downright SICK of myself by the end! haha. But I"m glad I did it in retrospect. By the way, my FAV is that shot of you in the glasses. The whole composition, and crop are fantastic!

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  26. KmcblackburnJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    P.S. No freakin' way you look almost 70! You go girl :)

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  27. DottiJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Your wrinkles are in all the right places! And more to come ... that's a good thing!!!

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  28. Cindy ChiltonJanuary 9, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    You go girl! What a great project to undertake.

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  29. SKCPhotosJanuary 10, 2013 at 4:48 AM

    Fabulous selfies. I can never get store bought roses to last long at all. I have hyacinths blooming in my kitchen and they smell amazing.

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  30. Viv@Thoughts from the DesktopJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Fabulous you are beautiful......

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  31. Pride In Photos BeautyJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    You are an inspiration to us all!! You are right...what is there left to hide at 70. Who are we trying to kid?♥
    Have a great weekend.
    Laurie

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  32. BarbaraJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Your self portraits made me remember a quote of Jill Krasner on her Canvas Collage:

    ~ AGING SHE DISCOVERD, WAS JUST ANOTHER WORD FOR "GROWING" AND SHE WAS (FINALlY!) AT LAST, GROWING INTO THE PERSON SHE ALWAYS MEANT TO BE. ~

    Deanna, you're still looking FABULOUS!

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  33. Evelyn ~ Indigo Beach ArtJanuary 10, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    I love your rose photo and the self portraits are wonderful!

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  34. DianeJanuary 11, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    oh my gosh, those are you first selfie attempts? They are terrific! I've tried and tried and tried and they're always out of focus or so incredibly "why did she take that one?" that I finally gave up trying. You should be very proud of those -- very well done.

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  35. Rosemary AubutJanuary 12, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Great post! Yes you are a brave woman! I always hated to have my picture taken even as a child not sure I could do what you have done here! Bravo!

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  36. UnknownJanuary 13, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    Let's walk this journey together my friend......embrace every step of the way!

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