Monday, November 30, 2009

Magnificent, Marvellous, Mighty Monday and Gold Sneakers







When I grow old, I want to have a face like any of the three women above. A face lit with the flames of creativity. Breathe their essence in.
That is beauty. Truth and spirit. And a slash of red lipstick doesn't hurt!
I used to see an old woman in the city streets. She wore her white hair in a top knot. Her face was filled with sweet smile lines. She was always dressed beautifully and on her feet she wore bright gold sneakers. She was cute and she knew it.
My Botox will be writing, art and fairytales. I want to grow old with a smile on my face and gold sneakers on my feet.









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  1. AnonymousNovember 30, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    oh how wonderful josephine! yes, they are authentic beauties, comfortable in their own skins, expressing their own creativity and style. indeed something to aspire to.
    ... only, when you join their ranks, you'll be the one in gold ballet slippers!

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  2. Josephine Tale PeddlerNovember 30, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    That image makes me smile, Pinry! Yes, I'll definitely be the one in gold ballet slippers. I am sore tonight from ballet! It's sooo hard! xx

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  3. The Curious CatNovember 30, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    Aw, this is a lovely sentiment...when I get old I'm might consider dying my hair purple or pink! Red lipstick defo, lots of perfume, a cat or two, lots of homecooked food, I'll spend my money on flowers more and slip little pressies into my granddaughters and grandson's coat pockets and under their pillows! Oh and knit hideous jumpers just for the fun of it -even for the cats! :) xxx

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  4. Josephine Tale PeddlerNovember 30, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    I am getting a very vivid image of all of that, Curious Cat! xx

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  5. Tess KincaidDecember 1, 2009 at 3:10 AM

    Oh, me, too!!! Lovely post.

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  6. The Daily ConnoisseurDecember 1, 2009 at 3:42 AM

    I love your form of Botox Josephine- so inspiring and so much less expensive! I think I'll join you :)

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  7. La Belette RougeDecember 1, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    A friend of mine who is an artist was lucky enough to meet Beatrice Wood at her home in Ojai. She was a real beauty and had an incredible style. That said, I am still doing my best to avoid wrinkles. Botox for me.;-)

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  8. DUTADecember 1, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    You look beautiful now and you'll look beautiful as an old lady too. Don't you worry about that.

    The above three ladies have indeed radiant faces.

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  9. Alexandra MacVeanDecember 1, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    What gorgeous and lovely women. I think you are already there, so you will definitely pass them as you continue to grow older. :)

    Hugs!

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  10. catDecember 1, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    i just bought mirka mora's autobiography on saturday! i had been looking for it in my favorite bookshop for months and thought i should order it...then i saw it....in the gardening section for some strange reason!
    someone obviously had it, changed their mind and just left it there, so i saw it and snaffled it!
    and here she is again!

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  11. beachvintage.comDecember 1, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    What a truly fabulous post. Here's to all of us joining you.

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  12. RachelDecember 1, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    As a child I always wanted to be Miss Marple :)

    Found you via Green Ink by the way - hello!

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  13. Jo PotterDecember 1, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Hi Josephine,
    I enjoyed this post very much... I feel the same as you about growing old. It is important to keep a smile and a sparkle.
    My grandmother had a sparkle in her eyes and a smile that lit up a room. She was always smart and well dressed, even when she was very ill.
    I feel it is a shame that when we get older we can become forgotten, just because we eventually loose our young looks. I admire strong older women, who maintain their dignity.
    Really good to see you again and thanks for leaving a kind comment about my paintings.
    Jo.x:)

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  14. vicki archerDecember 2, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    The perfect sentiment Josephine....me too, xv.

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  15. Half-heard in the StillnessDecember 6, 2009 at 1:48 AM

    Hello Josephine, What a great post! I do love your blog, and thank you for visiting mine too. I agree with everything everyone said...I'm nearly there already.I used to dye my hair and have just allowed it to go it's natural way... and lucky me it's white to platinum. I get far more comments now than I did before!! Red lipstick's a must. I hadn't come across Beatrice Wood before, she looks so beautiful.

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  16. CassieDecember 31, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    What a gorgeous post. Thanks for sharing.

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