tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post2298541684572418908..comments2024-03-26T01:21:12.118-06:00Comments on White Spray Paint: Open Your EyesLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11497969475360535424noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-78638541638025578062011-06-22T12:26:34.224-06:002011-06-22T12:26:34.224-06:00I so desperately needed this comment today. I'...I so desperately needed this comment today. I'm weepy. I had to stop myself for a moment with your comment "twirling a baton, leading an imaginary band in the yard". That is so me - my thinking. I have always lived in a world of imagination and I was just thinking as I was trying unsuccessfully to find sleep last night, that I have to sometimes quit my wishing for 16 or living in Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03241010459789159870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-65837226166862756832011-05-27T07:44:42.938-06:002011-05-27T07:44:42.938-06:00I've been looking for this to share with you:
...I've been looking for this to share with you:<br /><br />http://windling.typepad.com/blog/2011/05/goblins-and-coffee.html<br /><br />Pertinent quote: <i>When I lived in my last house, Weaver's Cottage, I had a wise and lovely neighbor in her 90s who once said to me: "The thing about growing older, dear, is that you don't ever stop being the age you were, you just add each new ageAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-85609846865268731912011-05-25T18:49:14.474-06:002011-05-25T18:49:14.474-06:00what a great post. beautiful and also so true. h...what a great post. beautiful and also so true. happy, happy birthday to you!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510099344729038541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-43438697089391746172011-05-25T14:26:50.002-06:002011-05-25T14:26:50.002-06:00Oh, I know. Happy Birthday!
BrendaOh, I know. Happy Birthday!<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-24489999665098430412011-05-24T19:32:10.722-06:002011-05-24T19:32:10.722-06:00What a great entry and one I needed to read. I...What a great entry and one I needed to read. I've really never thought too much about my birthdays, but seems I'm really giving my next one a whole lot of thought. I'll be 59 in July and it's hitting me a bit harder than any other. But, hey, I'm going to open my eyes and enjoy the day! Have a joy filled week my friend and another great year of life!Lea @ CiCis Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252011706208068724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-41673595383382442892011-05-23T22:21:57.276-06:002011-05-23T22:21:57.276-06:00Well, Happy Belated Birthday! I know what you mea...Well, Happy Belated Birthday! I know what you mean- I don't know how old you are but I turned 60 and I have never felt old (still don't)...but the body belies me sometimes. I see wrinkles instead of smooth skin and sag where there used to be firmness. It is amazing to me to get out of bed and see that I am no longer YOUNG! How can that be when I still FEEL young? But, my little NanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-55201913868394386722011-05-23T21:39:01.227-06:002011-05-23T21:39:01.227-06:00Lovely post and zinnias! Happy belated birthday, c...Lovely post and zinnias! Happy belated birthday, cher! Sounds like it was wonderful! Keep twirling that baton and remember that 60 is the new 50!:)Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15846051579802335412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-45513043761505709122011-05-23T21:35:33.929-06:002011-05-23T21:35:33.929-06:00You're only as old as you think you are...thou...You're only as old as you think you are...though my body says otherwise! I'm glad you had a wonderful birthday and that you opened your eyes to the beauty that is present at every age!<br /><br />Kat :)Low Tide High Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494078916477622322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-80781019709031500372011-05-23T19:42:11.542-06:002011-05-23T19:42:11.542-06:00Your zinnias are beautiful and so is your lovely v...Your zinnias are beautiful and so is your lovely vase. Glad you were treated like queen for a day for your birthday. I understand your feelings completely.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559612002837383953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-8506995448832520892011-05-23T08:04:34.902-06:002011-05-23T08:04:34.902-06:00Happy belated birthday! Sounds like you had an ama...Happy belated birthday! Sounds like you had an amazing time. I just turned 50 and feel pretty good for my age. I actually like being older and wiser.Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-23931563748125288872011-05-22T17:13:23.910-06:002011-05-22T17:13:23.910-06:00What a lovely post! and Happy Birthday! I still t...What a lovely post! and Happy Birthday! I still think I am a young girl until I look in the mirror and see a middle aged women looking back a me! But we can always be young at heart and spirit!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851153312761248525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-75565083832091927972011-05-22T12:18:33.881-06:002011-05-22T12:18:33.881-06:00I will turn 70 next year and I wonder where all th...I will turn 70 next year and I wonder where all the days went! This weekend, my husband and I removed all the screens on our patio and replaced them, after the storm tore them apart. I still think I can do the things that I could when I was young, but after doing them, I realize that I am not a young girl anymore! Have a great week, birthday girl!Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01390800085540275327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-78816268659878113852011-05-22T11:26:00.040-06:002011-05-22T11:26:00.040-06:00An wonderful post Laura! I am so happy to hear tha...An wonderful post Laura! I am so happy to hear that you had a great birthday!!!! <br />I think growing older has been a great ride. One that I never mind until I am standing next to one of my daughters and catch a glimpse of us in the mirror, I am so surprised to see this aging woman when I still feel like the girl standing beside me.<br />Have an awesome week!<br />hugsJunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283259375743586344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-49681856222859476542011-05-22T10:00:11.522-06:002011-05-22T10:00:11.522-06:00Oh how in the world can I really be this old when ...Oh how in the world can I really be this old when I think I am so young. Just don't act your age and enjoy who you really are. Happy Belated Birthday. Hugs, MartyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-91494921751186442172011-05-22T09:49:08.565-06:002011-05-22T09:49:08.565-06:00yes is beautiful.
no doublt.
milf glass is beautif...yes is beautiful.<br />no doublt.<br />milf glass is beautiful.<br /><br />xxRenée Finberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089653023972180206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-67914988540571365312011-05-22T08:41:26.141-06:002011-05-22T08:41:26.141-06:00This is one of those amazing birthdays that many o...This is one of those amazing birthdays that many of us dread, yet as I edge toward the mid-decade (such a word?) of it I can truthfully state that it IS so far, the BEST decade. Why do my friends not believe me?? lol Nestle in for a great ride, dear Laura.<br />Love,<br />Karen<br />Ladybug CreekKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323076493744748557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-32218439858924493902011-05-22T08:00:47.937-06:002011-05-22T08:00:47.937-06:00Alexandra Stoddard is a favorite of mine. Love her...Alexandra Stoddard is a favorite of mine. Love her way of thinking and seeing. I'm with you on the birthday thing. They're getting a bit scary, but then I think of those who aren't blessed to live as long as I have and that changes my tune. I'm blessed. I will open my eyes and take it all in.Dayle ~ A Collection of Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727194212928446402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-17601285695013258782011-05-22T07:15:43.347-06:002011-05-22T07:15:43.347-06:00Birthday 60 was difficult for me...but now I'm...Birthday 60 was difficult for me...but now I'm over it, am happy that I have a full and comfortable life with family and friends, and can take some time to "open my eyes". It's so much easier to do at this age. Great post!Deb from WhatsInMyAttichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126246734744950335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-18718840980109119072011-05-22T05:38:35.989-06:002011-05-22T05:38:35.989-06:00Happy birthday. One of my colleagues reminded me ...Happy birthday. One of my colleagues reminded me Friday in fact, that we are on the downhill slope. In case it's not enough to think about it, now those of us facing a new chapter are reminding each other about this life shift! But in my mind's eye I'll keep picturing something else even though I will use my eye that sees.Jojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843762553010099404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-5698305703049681572011-05-21T21:12:14.717-06:002011-05-21T21:12:14.717-06:00Happy Birthday Bouquet!Happy Birthday Bouquet!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-6337762675488172592011-05-21T21:07:50.664-06:002011-05-21T21:07:50.664-06:00Happy Birthday! I know what you mean about being ...Happy Birthday! I know what you mean about being old on the outside and young on the in, I feel the same way. Hope you're having a good weekend :)<br /><br />~triciaTriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00974419983321226169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-55854611237418002062011-05-21T20:57:45.857-06:002011-05-21T20:57:45.857-06:00I'm heading for the downside of 68, and I can&...I'm heading for the downside of 68, and I can't believe it! 50 was the really tough birthday, for some reason; since then, I've celebrated each new year. (Actually, that's a generous exaggeration!)<br /><br />You opened my eyes, too!Evelyn S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02139868988311962712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-80366057892329094042011-05-21T20:52:31.742-06:002011-05-21T20:52:31.742-06:00Happy birthday! Young at heart, everything else ju...Happy birthday! Young at heart, everything else just tries to keep up:).LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-1836741211134734472011-05-21T19:50:42.821-06:002011-05-21T19:50:42.821-06:00Happy Birthday my dear and your flowers are gorgeo...Happy Birthday my dear and your flowers are gorgeous.<br /><br />Open Your Eyes, so poignant for all of us!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena <br />Art by Karena<br /><br />Come and enter my Great Giveaway from Serena & Lily!<br /><br />You will love it!Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776413991690288441.post-89024844732838445282011-05-21T19:23:09.634-06:002011-05-21T19:23:09.634-06:00Happy Birthday! I love Alexandria Stoddard also a...Happy Birthday! I love Alexandria Stoddard also and have read many of her books more than once. She is truly inspiring! I can relate to your feelings of aging!!!<br />Lindad e l i g h thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09149650794360221823noreply@blogger.com