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Age and Beauty

Quote of the day:  “As we grow old, the beauty steals inward.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson I find few photographers who portray aging women as beautiful.  As an aging woman with many older women friends, I believe they’re missing out on amazing beauty.  Today is the day that I started a project of portraits of aging women.  Eventually I want to do some nude studies as well, but I haven’t found the confidence to start those yet.  Here are my favorites from today.  I think my model is totally beautiful – inwardly and outwardly.      

By Marilyn, ago

Simple Joy

Quote of the day:  “We have been given a gift that is really, really precious. Its simple. It isn’t going to get us anything. It isn’t there to augment anything. Its there for us to be able to experience something that is within ourselves. It is not there to change our religions, our practices, our daily lives. But it is only there for one reason, for one reason alone.  Simple happiness. Simple joy.” ~Maharaji Life is a gift.  Even in the midst of sorrow, there is joy.  Simple joy. Sometimes sweet, sometimes bittersweet.  I believe in savoring joy, seeking it Read more…

By Marilyn, ago

Hawaiian Memories

Quote of the day: “Hawaii is not a state of mind, but a state of grace.” ~Paul Theroux In March 2011 I spent 11 days on the big island of Hawaii at a wonderful place called Akiko’s Buddhist Bed and Breakfast (Akiko’s website here).  Now that Minneapolis is feeling more like a normal winter, I’m dreaming of Hawaiian warmth and the spirit of Aloha.  Here are a few photos from my trip there. It makes me smile just to look at them again and remember. May your day be filled with Aloha and gratitude.

By Marilyn, ago