Friday October 21 2016  A WASH AND WEAR FACE

A photographer friend emailed a recent picture she took of me when we photographed a wedding together.  We test our lights by photographing each other.  And it is always fun to do a little posing or goofing off.  I have quite a collection of “light test” photos dating back many years.  The photos definitely show the passage of time.  If I had some of them available on this computer I would include them in the blog but they are not available.

The photo my friend emailed to me today was to give me an example of what her new computer program can do.  Her new program has the ability to add makeup to a person and change their appearance in various ways.  I’ll try to include them at the conclusion of this blog.  I’ll share them with you at the end if I can figure out my new update on my iPhone.  When I showed them to Dave I commented that I think I liked the original print the best.  He looked at it and told me that he did also.  He scrutinized my face and then made the comment that I have “a wash and wear face”.  Hmmm…I didn’t quite know how to take that at first.  Then he back peddled a bit (or maybe not) and said that what he meant was, I don’t need make up and my face looks good just as it is.  Whew!  He saved himself by his quick thinking!

After I thought about his comment for a minute I realized that yes, I do have a wash and wear face.  What makes it so is because I choose to make it so.  I choose to not take the time to doll myself up with makeup.  I can’t wear any eye makeup near my eyes (and where else would you wear eye makeup except around the eyes) due to the MRSA infection I had in my eye sockets a few years ago.  I had surgery in my forehead which was accessed through my eye openings.  I almost had to have my left eye removed; another long story which I think I’ve already shared.

I also choose not to use my precious time smearing my face with layers of anything except a moisturizing cream.  So, I wash my face, put on cream and I am ready to go!  I have too many other things I must do, so I choose to not do things that are unnecessary (at least in my book).  Oh yes, I almost forgot, I do comb my hair once a day;  and that is getting easier and easier due to how little hair I have left.  Someday my head might even be “wash and wear”. 

I thought it would be fun to allow you to see the “dazzling” me with makeup and less wrinkles.  It’s a onetime event so enjoy the attraction.  I’m glad that I have decided to be cremated (after my death of course) so I won’t have to wear makeup until I decompose!  Nothing like saying it like it is.

Chances are that there will be no publications of poetry this weekend as I will not have Wi-Fi access.  And for some reason, Dave won’t write any poems for me.  I’ll write while I’m gone and will bring you up to date on Monday night.  If you need to contact me, call our home number (family members) and Dave will know how to contact me.  I’m leaving my hubby behind…again!  I promise I won’t be gone four months this time.

A LITTLE TIME OF R AND R

Kathleen Martens

October 21 2016

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On a journey to have some fun

A little time of R and R.

But so much prep to leave town

Especially packing of my car.

Into a world of quiet reprieve,

Horses clip clopping along the road

Pulling buggies that are always black,

And large families are their load.

Amish countryside still and serene,

A quaint cottage sits on a hill

Spent gardens surround the site

And starry skies the heavens spill.

The smell of smoke warming homes

On tranquil breeze all alone.

A peaceful grace quiets each house,

No TV’s, no ringing phones.

Kerosene lamps flicker and burn

For a short while till folks are fed.

Short days and early nights,

So soon it’s time for bed.

Four days with my friend

To talk, play cards and eat.

How precious the hours of life,

How easy a diet  defeat!

Thank You God for the beauty of the autumn countryside.

Thank You for interludes of relaxation.

MAY GOD BE WITH EACH OF YOU AND BLESS YOU THIS WEEKEND.

I pray for blessings to be on each of you this weekend.  Please pray for our safe travel and safe return.