tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post3383738543597185887..comments2024-03-29T08:39:57.608-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Forever Young.... Or Not.Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43747069992943936132018-02-15T08:05:37.720-05:002018-02-15T08:05:37.720-05:00Dame Diana Rigg is still glorious and does not hid...Dame Diana Rigg is still glorious and does not hide her sags and wrinkles. She looks like herself, not a strange creation of surgery and potion.S. E. Warwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617370499414107804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-91798403423653859002018-02-12T12:58:19.961-05:002018-02-12T12:58:19.961-05:00Agreed about Rhys. Debs, you always look beautifu...Agreed about Rhys. Debs, you always look beautiful. Yes, moisturizing helps. And sunscreen.Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34064294849220980642018-02-12T12:56:44.255-05:002018-02-12T12:56:44.255-05:00Before you have the lid lift, please check out the...Before you have the lid lift, please check out the person doing the surgery. I did my homework before I had my cochlear implant surgery.Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-78898225277406404732018-02-12T12:55:30.211-05:002018-02-12T12:55:30.211-05:00Rhys, why was I surprised by your post? It never ...Rhys, why was I surprised by your post? It never occurred to me that you would think about this. I noticed that athletic women look beautiful without any plastic surgery (unless they were injured in an accident and needed reconstructive surgery). You always look beautiful. If you still lived in England, I wonder if this would be an issue? A friend from Norway, who looks like the Crown Princess Marit Mette, was living in the USA and she mentioned to me that she needed to lose weight. I told her that perhaps she has been living in the USA too long. When I visited Norway, people looked like her and they looked healthy. When she mentioned her weight, she was about to move back to Norway.<br /><br />I remember that you are athletic.<br /><br />Always wear sunscreen because I have fair skin and I burn easily.<br /><br />Happy Valentine's Day!<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9754939480569138212018-02-12T12:49:49.524-05:002018-02-12T12:49:49.524-05:00agreed about eating well and exercising.agreed about eating well and exercising.Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27207193512916275152018-02-12T12:49:23.637-05:002018-02-12T12:49:23.637-05:00good idea to say you are older than you are. LOLgood idea to say you are older than you are. LOLBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79768198906772916402018-02-12T12:48:32.657-05:002018-02-12T12:48:32.657-05:00I bet you, your Mom and Granny were all beautiful!...I bet you, your Mom and Granny were all beautiful! I remember complaining about my "fat" legs and I inherited them from my Grandmother. And she was a leg model! My legs were never fat in the first place. Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54495987439666236242018-02-12T12:46:59.088-05:002018-02-12T12:46:59.088-05:00when I visited Arizona, I noticed some women had v...when I visited Arizona, I noticed some women had very dry skin. It did not matter how old they were. Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88078891957935136372018-02-12T12:45:59.009-05:002018-02-12T12:45:59.009-05:00Edith, you always look beautiful every time I see ...Edith, you always look beautiful every time I see you at mystery conferences.<br /><br />DianaBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26934954065202281122018-02-12T12:45:17.891-05:002018-02-12T12:45:17.891-05:00agreedagreedBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79768213082552638552018-02-12T12:45:00.848-05:002018-02-12T12:45:00.848-05:00agreedagreedBibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07764234701385787238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13277212145356181662018-02-11T16:28:12.361-05:002018-02-11T16:28:12.361-05:00Every year lived is an achievement, why hide it? ... Every year lived is an achievement, why hide it? A story reference to face lines that showed past happiness prompted one of my students to say, "You have those lines, Ms. Garrett," and I thanked him . . . <br />With you on the avoidance of pain as well. I had a bit of necessary plastic surgery after Mohs removal of a basal cell near my mouth. The pain while healing was enough to banish any thoughts of vanity surgery -- and the cost! Surely we have more pressing needs than hiding years. Show your own, genuine, beautiful self. <3Storyteller Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03807705866873141004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64661695712035981222018-02-11T14:53:58.030-05:002018-02-11T14:53:58.030-05:00Rhys, you are a beautiful woman, and although your...Rhys, you are a beautiful woman, and although your face and appearance are beautiful, it's so much more than that. You radiate a warmth towards others and a contentment with yourself that translates into a beauty of being, of just being who you are. <br /><br />I like to think that we are finally arriving at a point where older women are still considered a vibrant part of society, and that looking older doesn't mean being without purpose. So much is done by older women now that we are getting harder to ignore.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-21124465770350473612018-02-11T14:48:43.600-05:002018-02-11T14:48:43.600-05:00I have a close friend who is a plastic surgeon, an...I have a close friend who is a plastic surgeon, and perhaps because of that, I have given this a lot of thought. Personally, I have no desire to get anything done. With the one little caveat that if my eyelids continue to droop at their current pace, there could come a day when I consider that. But I've listened to Anne, my friend, talk about her work, and I try not to judge others for making a different choice than me. (Anne's most memorable comment, in my mind, is this: After a good face lift, no one asks if you had a facelift. They ask if you're just back from a vacation, because you look so well rested.) Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08292993485984273172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-59147038036466410812018-02-11T14:44:07.981-05:002018-02-11T14:44:07.981-05:00David, I LOVE the story about the wedding photo. S...David, I LOVE the story about the wedding photo. Similarly, a few years ago I started wondering where that picture of my mom was taken -- only to realize it was me. It took some adjustment. But a few years later my mom passed, and I was glad I had come to terms with looking so much like her.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08292993485984273172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68876718889993665882018-02-11T14:36:09.596-05:002018-02-11T14:36:09.596-05:00Ah, yes, Scottsdale is much like Beverly Hills. I ...Ah, yes, Scottsdale is much like Beverly Hills. I see the moms of some of the boys' friends and I can not figure out why they think looking made out of plastic is better than a few wrinkles. I can't even manage to get my hair cut regularly, so I have to embrace my gray and my wrinkles because I'd never be able to maintain any sort of treatment regimen. I remember watching a special about the former Bond girls on Spike TV - this was years ago. Two of them stuck in my mind -- Ursula Andress because "Holy Guacamole!" put down the Botox and back away. In her desperate bid to cling to her youth, she looked terrifying! The other was Honor Blackman, who embraced getting older and let her hair go white and the wrinkles come in but had a spectacular twinkle in her eye as she laughed about being a Bond girl. I watched them and thought about which woman I would rather be in my golden years and it was Honor Blackman hands down!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214926031147370862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5393753970083675782018-02-11T14:13:05.009-05:002018-02-11T14:13:05.009-05:00that's so sweet about your Grandmother Deb! I&...that's so sweet about your Grandmother Deb! I've never heard anyone say they'd be happy to have saggy skin:)Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27682832134374520342018-02-11T14:06:45.513-05:002018-02-11T14:06:45.513-05:00I think it's so important that women proudly p...I think it's so important that women proudly proclaim their ages and make the best decision for themselves regarding intervention. I'm with you, Rhys; I don't like pain and can't imagine choosing elective surgery! But it's a personal decision. I do think an important step in appreciating the aging process is letting it happen in the first place! That said, I'm a huge believer in sunscreen!Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60517859390382635012018-02-11T13:41:29.023-05:002018-02-11T13:41:29.023-05:00I’ve squinted for so many years that the two verti...I’ve squinted for so many years that the two vertical lines between my eyes resemble a place to park your bike. Before my 50th class reunion, vanity got the better of me and I had a Botox injection. Not painful at all, and voila, no more bike rack! Six squint-free months, lovely! Alas, I knew it was a one-time remedy and I’m back to relying on quality skin care products to maintain my less than youthful glow. <br />Now I’m more concerned with how young I feel than how youthful I look (although I’m not quite ready to give up coloring my hair). Like Gail, I long for a good night’s sleep.WENDYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853203454861717860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-947165948380845232018-02-11T13:39:14.558-05:002018-02-11T13:39:14.558-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.WENDYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853203454861717860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5381007948774193872018-02-11T13:39:09.509-05:002018-02-11T13:39:09.509-05:00I miss Michael Jackson. Whenever I hear it I dance...I miss Michael Jackson. Whenever I hear it I dance.<br /><br />"I'm looking at the man in the mirror. I'm asking him to change his ways. ... And no message, could have been any clearer: If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make a change."<br /><br />I am all for people doing whatever it takes to feel better about themselves. But pondering Michael's story, I think perhaps he could have done better without so much looking in the mirror.<br /><br />Not so long ago, I attended the wedding of the son of a good friend of mine. That evening when I returned home, I was looking on Facebook and someone had posted a wedding picture. Well, upon following the link, I found that the wedding photographer had posted all the raw images on line. I came to one which I didn't recognize. It was the side view of an older man, somewhat distinguished and both the paunch of affluence and a double chin. It took me at least 20 seconds to realize it was me.<br /><br />I've since lost 20 pounds and I now sport a beard which makes me look a bit older but hides the double chin.David Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17144607647071920674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20397834507426161052018-02-11T12:46:57.309-05:002018-02-11T12:46:57.309-05:00I think that the way you are is lovely Rhys and th...I think that the way you are is lovely Rhys and that you should continue to age naturally.<br />I went to an exhibition of pictures of women presenting them young and old and it was fabulous how their older version was luminous and beautiful.<br />As for me, I'll stay simple and natural.danielle-momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02004302871652952720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34337324414020778642018-02-11T12:17:52.201-05:002018-02-11T12:17:52.201-05:00Rhys, you look fine!
A few years ago nearly all t...Rhys, you look fine!<br /><br />A few years ago nearly all the women at work said they wished they could have cosmetic surgery. I was startled. They were surprised when I said I would never do anything like that. "Not even if insurance covered all of it?" I was asked. The answer is still no! I agree that I have earned the lines, etc.<br /><br /> I mostly resemble relatives on my dad's side of the family, especially around the eyes and nose. As I age, I see my mom's face in the mirror with certain facial expressions. I think it's interesting how that has happened. Now I wonder if my arms will end up like my grandmother's (my mom's mother), very wrinkly with saggy flesh near the wrists. I thought it was wonderful! She would laugh as I stroked her arms and smoothed out her skin. She was a most wonderful grandmother and I would be happy to have her saggy skin!<br /><br />DebRo Deb Romanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650858888197217258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-55740160031897591442018-02-11T11:54:36.755-05:002018-02-11T11:54:36.755-05:00Rhys, you look fabulous and you are our role model...Rhys, you look fabulous and you are our role model. I would hate it if you did anything to change your lovely face.<br /><br />I, however, am probably going to need that eyelid tuck (as did my mom, although she never managed to do it) or my eyes are going to disappear. Lately, I've been saying, "Why are my eyes closed in every picture?" Well, looking more closely, they're not. My eyelids are just drooping. If it starts to interfere with my reading (and writing) I may really have to consider it. Ouch.<br /><br />What I wonder is when we stopped thinking older faces were beautiful? I've always loved portraits and photos of older people. Lately, I've been watching Jamie Oliver's Superfoods series, where he goes to the places where people live the longest and learns about their diet and lifestyle. The first thing I think when I see these people in their nineties or hundreds is how beautiful they are! Age distills you, I think, so that if you laugh and love and are creative and passionate, it is reflected in your face.<br /><br />In the meantime, I moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28406424066441588292018-02-11T11:32:11.585-05:002018-02-11T11:32:11.585-05:00My derm doc suggested the blue light therapy for m...My derm doc suggested the blue light therapy for me because it kills precancerous cancer cells, but the burned, scabby and peeling skin was a turn off. I wish I could get a good nights sleep every night that would make me feel so much younger.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.com