Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Skin Care Experiment: Day One

So I used to be a model. Skin care became an important part of that, having someone doing your make up is actually a very intimate experience, especially if they have to cover things up!. I have never had what you would call "good" skin. I have had under eye circles since puberty, then came the acne (oh God) and it was bad. I have had sun damage, acne, flaky patches, and now under eye puffiness and (gasp!) wrinkles. I am forty five and I have many allergies and very sensitive skin. This is day one of trying a new skin care line. I got some samples from a friend and have been doing research on line about the products and the company. So here is a pic of me this morning with NO MAKEUP on. As much as I like to look good on line, I have to let it go for this. As I have gotten older and tried many over the counter skin care products and nothing has really helped, many have made my skin much worse. So her is me at day zero before using any of the sample products.



As you can see, its all there, sun damage, puffy dark circles, a bit of wrinkling around the eyes and yes of course some acne.

Posted via web from Andrea Starbird

Monday, March 29, 2010

What do You Think?

so, tell me?

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GURU

Friday, March 26, 2010

In Honor of Donn Deedon a True Renaissance Man

Renaissance Man

I truly am a renaissance man.
I do all that I say I can.
I've sampled the brews that twist the soul.
I've lived and loved like I was out of control.
I follow the path that seems right at the time
And embrace each dream with a love that's sublime.
I'm an old romantic fool chasing impossible schemes;
Jousting Life with a heart full of dreams.
By the beauty of the Spirit my soul is touched
And I believe all the lies that promise so much.
The women have been varied and many
And I swear I loved each one true;
But whenever my plate is empty,
I find myself still looking for you.

Donn Deedon © 1997

Donn Wayne Deedon

Donn Wayne Deedon, 67, of Kingman died Monday, March 26, 2007, in Kingman. He was born Dec. 24, 1939, in Arpin, Wis.
 Donn was passionate about many things, including traveling (by any mode), motorcycles (Harley-Davidsons in particular), reading and writing. He was best known for his poetry. He started writing when he was a teenager. He found inspiration in the Marine Corps and later in politics. His two biggest inspirations were philosophical freedoms and love. And so he wrote prolifically for 50 years about freedom and love in its various forms, and of course, things that offended his sensibilities.
He was well known at the poetry venues in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Austin, Texas. By the end of the millennium, he became known in poetry venues and on radio and television in Europe, Asia and Australia. He was published in numerous poetry anthologies, as well as publishing three books of his own and releasing a CD with 27 of his best poems. As a person, he inspired many, and as a poet, he had no equal. He was a poet and philosopher extraordinaire. He was a member of the International Society of Poets and the American Motorcycle Association.
Donn is survived by his wife, Andrea Deedon of Kingman; his mother, Ann Deedon of Granby, Mo.; three sisters, Medora Walters of Middletown, R.I., Marlys James of Granby and Dawn Dotson of Kirkland, Wash.; three brothers, J. David Deedon of Lafayette, Ind., Maynard (Skip) Deedon of Conway, Ark., and Glenn DeeDon of Kingman; three daughters, Jenni-Rebecah Deedon of Dallas, Rebecah Deedon of Blytheville, Ark., and Rachael Deedon of Eugene, Ore.; and one son, Aaron Deedon of Santa Clarita, Calif. He is also survived by two grandchildren.

 

Photographs

Before I bury it in a box with the memories of you
I look at the last photograph you took
And see the old man with roadmap experience
Etched in his highway face, marking
The gambled years that were lost to infinity,
Hope springing eternal from morose eyes
That sadly know the unequivocal truth;
That nothing is eternal, least of all, hope.

Before I bury it in a box with the memories of you
I look at the last photograph I took
And see the youthful face that belies
The hard years of life already lived;
Whose radiant smile never shows the truth
That is revealed by the angst in her eyes,
Like a full cerulean moon,
Filled with sadness and grace.

The difference of years that demark the demise
Of the truth that is not revealed in glossy prints
I will not deny or denigrate until
I am buried in a box with the memories of you.

Donn Deedon © 1996

 

Incarnate

If Life is a circle (there are those who declare it so)
Such that we keep reincarnating to feed our souls
Some experience that only comes in a corporal package.
If Time is linear only to keep the mind sane, but, in truth,
Stands on end making all Time exist in this moment; in this Now.
If Dejá Vu is when possibilities superimpose in the head
Like a photograph double exposed and slightly out of sync.
Then I know why my soul keeps hungering to return time and again;
For each time it does it finds you to love. Remember?

Donn Deedon © 07/13/99

Phoenix Personified The cold, callous night still beckons As before, but with a difference. He no longer stands solitary Against the mournful, mindless dark, Watching dreams dissolve and puddle In the diffident dirt of indifference. Like a phantasy realized In sweet song and fair sonnet, Delivered on ariatic wings And soft-spoken, perfervid words, She reached beyond the pretentious persona To expose the hidden, dynamic man, Breaking barriers to set Free Spirit free, Long time bound in self-made walls And repressed in past-time circumstance. With melodious word she touched his soul And discovered a kindred spirit, And with dancing music she touched his heart. The variegated flower within blossoms Emancipating Love's dissilient aroma, He breathes deeply. Donn Deedon © 1995

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010

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don't run away

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

This is what makesme want to make more music!

don't run away

Living with Your Partner's PTSD - Associated Content

Check out this website I found at associatedcontent.com

This is my life living with PTSD this is a very descriptive article, I am reassured that a lot of my feelings towards my partner are PTSD related.

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Monday, March 22, 2010

strong enough

 

passions dance
delirious eyes
miss your smell
my dreams do tell
of a great love
our love

comin like a night bound train
flasshes in my brain
of your touch
as sparkles fill the air
this is love
I am strong enough
I return a slayer of dragons
to reclaim my role
as the High Preistess of the Cottage of Love

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Saturday, March 20, 2010

time traveler

sinking memories arise again

returning like a long lost friend

recurring lessons learned

poolls ripple times reflection

step back far enough to see connection

intro/ extrovert adventure tides

being mommy brought brightest light

smiles

gigling

like bubbles in the air

all that joy given to me

makes me so grateful to be

everything Gods given me

Posted via web from Andrea Starbird

photo shoot Lotus Drops /SistaStarbird by Connie Servetive


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