Wednesday, April 20, 2011

A is for Age

As a white candle in a holy place,


So the beauty of an aged face.


Joseph Campbell

This post is linked to the letter A for Alphabe-Thursday. To see other links, just click here.

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32 comments:

  1. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)April 21, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Absolutely!!! So much wisdom, life and beauty in the face of someone who has truly lived life!

    Wonderful!!

    Have a fantastic day sweetie!!! :o)

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  2. Cheryl D.April 21, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I'm confused...which one of your grands is that?

    HAHAHA

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  3. LolaApril 21, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Such a beautiful face - so full of life!

    XOXO Lola:)

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  4. RNSANEApril 21, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    So beautiful...guess I am getting there though my nose is scarred now from the skin cancer surgery...but I am not the wisest!

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  5. AmesApril 21, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Lovely!~Ames

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  6. Susan AndersonApril 21, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    She is wonderful.

    And I love the words, too.

    =)

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  7. BettyApril 21, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Hey Jenny...if you see this could you add my AWFUL Alphabe Thursday post to Linky? For some reason when I try and load your post with the Alphabe Thursday information the page is kind of scrambled and the Linky doesn't show up. I have to leave and can't fool around with it anymore. I have a feeling it's probably just my computer and not happening to everyone else. I didn't want to miss the first day of school. I promise to do better next week...I hope! Thanks.

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  8. CarolApril 21, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I wear my wrinkles with pride!

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  9. Rocky Mountain WomanApril 21, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    What a great face so full of wisdom and humor.

    great "A" post teach!

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  10. JackieApril 21, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Our faces reveal a lot but age is the least of my worries cause I don't feel old ...... :)

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  11. DonnieApril 21, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    What a beautiful smile. I loved this post especially as she and I are close to the same age...lol..

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  12. Keetha BroylesApril 21, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    A might be for age, but O is for old, which is what I am!

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  13. JoApril 21, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Jenny, what a wonderful post ... i loved it!

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  14. ElaineApril 21, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    What wonderful photos!

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  15. PatApril 21, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    A wonderful saying to go with a wonderful face!

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  16. ellen b.April 21, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    That's a fabulous aged face!

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  17. JudieApril 21, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    What a wonderful countenance she has!!

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  18. Busy Bee SuzApril 21, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    This is beautiful Jenny...made me SMILE really big.
    xoxo

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  19. Cindy AdkinsApril 21, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Happy Easter, Jenny!!!
    XO

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  20. Linda @ A La CarteApril 21, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Age is a wonderful thing! hugs, Linda

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  21. AmyApril 21, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Oh, that was lovely!

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  22. Esther JoyApril 21, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    I Loved seeing the beauty in that wrinkled face - makes me not mind so much seeing the wrinkles that are coming on my face!

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  23. TerraApril 21, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    there is beauty in all that comes with age...except the aches and pains...

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  24. CarolineApril 21, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Nice post. Thanks for stopping by Acorn Hollow. I don't worry about how many visitors I get. I just enjoy playing along and looking at new ideas and inspirations from everybody. Thanks for being a wonderful host.

    Mrs. T.
    Acorn Hollow

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  25. BECKYApril 21, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Lovely!

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  26. Su-sieee! MacApril 21, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Simply, yet elegantly, stated and shown, Jenny. :-)

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  27. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Wonderful post! Certainly we should give more respect to the aged.

    Teresa

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  28. HApril 22, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    I couldn't agree more. Our societies have lost much with their elevation of youth over age. We need to learn from the wisdom of those with the experiences!

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  29. Jonell w HarrisonApril 22, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Yes A BEAUTIFUL THOUGHT ladies..I understand that in some cultures age is appreciated -having just turned 70 my outlook goes something like this: "I do not feel old at all inside...of course the body "talks" to me at times and says something different"..I understand the teachings that tell us to value the wisdom of the older ones around us..however; I do not think this is true in AMERICA now at all. Growing up in the 1940s and 50s we accepted our older relatives and treasured them "as is"..w/o expecting them to change to suit our whims. Today younger people often seem to 'tolerate' us or patronize and certainly don't value time with people of my generation..put away the KLEENEX..don't need sympathy..this is just the reality I perceive. Now-go out there and make them appreciate you today!!

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  30. Cathy KennedyApril 22, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Aging...ahh, we can all relate to this one. I love seeing happy, radiant faces of the elderly. There is such a sweetness about them. Sadly, as the moral decay of society continues younger generations become less incline to seek the wisdom and company of those who have lived a full life.

    Good choice, Jenny!

    Cathy Kennedy, Children's Author
    The Tale of Ole Green Eyes

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  31. Mari's WorldApril 24, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    What a beautiful post and what a gorgeous face that lady has.
    Happy Easter

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  32. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallApril 24, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    lovely post on aging,
    the image makes me smile, well illustrated.

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