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Monday, July 6, 2015

Sunflower 'leftovers'


Proof Positive Old Age CAN be Beautiful... 

My skin droops
My eyelids sag
My tummy hangs down
Everything is round.
Wrinkles abound.
 I AM BEAUTIFUL just like this his declining flower

“As long as I am breathing, in my eyes, I am just beginning.”
― Criss Jami, Killosophy


“It’s [old age] not a surprise, we knew it was coming – make the most of it. So you may not be as fast on your feet, and the image in your mirror may be a little disappointing, but if you are still functioning and not in pain, gratitude should be the name of the game.”
― Betty White, If You Ask Me 


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26 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 6, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    Cute post and I love the sunflower photos. Hope your day is a good one.

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  2. MersadJuly 6, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    I think this subject gets to us all. Cute post.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  3. AnnJuly 6, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    well I have to say that old age looks better on the sunflower than it does on me...lol.
    A guy who comes in the store I work at always says if I got up and I'm walking it's a good day

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  4. My Mind's EyeJuly 6, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    Good morning MS...
    oh did we ponder along with you on yesterday's post. We have several mega churches here too. One is so large it bought a 3 story hotel the remodeled it to fit their needs.
    Each day we see beauty in spite of the sags and bags
    Hugs madi and mom

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  5. JoJuly 6, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    Beautiful take on the declining sunflower and approaching old age!

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  6. Coloring Outside the LinesJuly 6, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    I like the declining sunflower- the way the leaves curl- pretty! I compare Betty White to Bob Hope.
    Have a wonderful week and thank you for our conversations about the guys. You are a sweetheart.

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  7. BlogorattiJuly 6, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    Great thoughts indeed and apt photos.

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  8. RoseJuly 6, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    I am feeling my age this morning...but at least I am moving and relatively sane. I think.

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  9. AnonymousJuly 6, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    Oh so sad. Can't turn back the lock can we.

    Grin and bear it old age.

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  10. Debby@Just BreatheJuly 6, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Amen! Wonderful photos.

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  11. MontanagirlJuly 6, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    LOVE this post!!!

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  12. GailJuly 6, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    The seeds will provide next years crop if the birds don't eat them.

    Love the photo and your poem.

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  13. KathyJuly 6, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    These faded flowers are really beautiful!

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  14. Cranberry MorningJuly 6, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    That first one, especially, is beautiful, Sandra. And you've got the eye that sees it first. Today just before going to get my shower, I said to K. that I need to get my shower and wash my hair so I don't look like something from a zombie movie. But JUST before I said the words 'zombie movie,' K. intercepted with 'Jurrasic Park.' Oh, thanks a lot. LOLOL

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  15. Lowcarb team memberJuly 6, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    I really like this - thank you.

    All the best Jan

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  16. Suburban GirlJuly 6, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    Thanks for the reminder.

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  17. EG CameraGirlJuly 6, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    I like the Betty White quote a LOT! ;))

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  18. crafty cat cornerJuly 6, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    This post is very apt at the moment as I lost my brother just last week. Yes, we should all appreciate life, its over too soon.
    Never mind the aches and pains just look around and enjoy.
    Briony
    x

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  19. MichaeleJuly 6, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    I agree that you are beautiful. As for me, I just hope nothing falls off !

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  20. photowannabeJuly 6, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    Well, your sunflower poem sure fits me to a T.
    Saggy and baggy and wrinkled...oh my.....
    There definitely is beauty in that first photo.

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  21. The Adventures of the LLB GangJuly 6, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    I totally agree!!!

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  22. Ruth HiebertJuly 6, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    There is definitely beauty even in aging.For myself,when I wake up and am still able to breathe,it's a good day.

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  23. Chatty CroneJuly 6, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    I agree with you Sandra - 100%!

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  24. AnonymousJuly 6, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    Aw yes...the sagging eyelids...I know these well sister... ;)
    Nothing to do but smile.
    Happy July Sandra!
    xo Catherine

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  25. Linda PJuly 7, 2015 at 3:03 AM

    That first photo is beautiful. It's good to see the beauty in a faded flower and even more so in those of us of a certain age. Have a good day, Sandra!

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  26. AnonymousJuly 12, 2015 at 10:44 PM

    I love this comparison, and Betty White's quote, too. My little sunflowers didn't survive.

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