after a busy day
spent teaching, singing, walking, grocery shopping with a mask, writing new plans, meeting, and conferencing
i finally sat down
one last time
all of it behind me
settling in for an evening at home
picturing myself like the image above
and then
the mirror
came into play
where it was revealed
that i was actually
more like disheveled barbie
but she probably has more fun anyway.
—
when you have a vision of where you need to go,
it sounds uptopian. but when you get to the tipping point,
your understanding switches.”
-christiana figueres
—
Watercolor painting credit: An Evening at Home, 1888, Sir Edward John Poynte, Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey, UK The Bridgeman Art Library
I have my glasses on.... 
Oh Beth,.. I flicked that switch a few days ago….. maybe after the weekend…. I’ll resurface…
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take all the time you need, ivor
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I have a small peaceful Victorian
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I continue:
Picture on the wall next to my bed, I take it in with wonderment, and then go to the bathroom shrieking at the stranger I see in my mirror….. 😲
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yes!
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Humorous and playful. Beautifully written, Beth!
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Here’s to More Fun Barbie then! 😏
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Some days are like that.
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Many times. Then he calls me back and peace returns.
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))
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I understand this, Beth. I usually have flour all over my face too.
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that’s excellent!
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See, you look younger today too, Beth.
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there you go!
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HAHAHAHAHAHA I love this. What a great post. You speak for many, believe me. ❤
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i’m good with it, really, just had to laugh at what i imagined vs. reality )
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Started off my day with a laugh. Thank you.
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😃
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I pretty much look the same as always but do not be impressed about that. The fact I look the same in quarantine as I did when I was in the public every day….. well, there are conclusions to be made. 😂
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ha – we just have to accept who we are, no matter what that looks like at any given time )
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I’ve accepted. With a grimace on occasion. A cheeky wink on other occasions 😉
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Yes
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What I really like is when I go out and then come home to look in the mirror! Oh dear! 🙂 Usually, there’s paint splotches somewhere on my face and all over my hands.
wonderfully written Beth.
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I am the same with who knows what in places of the paint )
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You needed a rest, and then it does not matter what you look like… 🙂
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Yep!
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you had a good day, you sat down with a good book to read. what else do you need?
Besides, I don’t think Barbie was big on reading…
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So true , and she might have had more to her than you think )
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It just seemed like she more into socializing – she would definitely be an influencer… 🙂
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Mirrors are strange; everything is backwards. But that’s how we all see ourselves.
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Y s!
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Yes!
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HILARIOUS. I have a cocktail zoom this afternoon, and have already determined that, with some well placed water and gel, I don’t need to shower!
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There you go!
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Going to the store these days is time consuming, for sure! The days of popping in for one item are gone, at least for now… To much effort for that. I’m sure you look beautiful xx
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It was another good day, just more tired than I thought)
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LOL so true
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)))
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Life is about new routines these days and it’s amazing how some have adapted and others have gone mad.
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Absolutely
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What a fabulous description of ALL OF US. I love the watercolor painting.
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It’s beautiful and I agree, at least many of us )
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Too funny! It’s like gas prices—they are as low as they’ve been in ages, but we can’t go anywhere.😜
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spot on, pete!
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Love that watercolor…and nice mashup with the Barbie, I can see that!
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a sudden paradigm shift )
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Love the pictures . . . just saying
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thanks!
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😆🧡
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❤️
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R & R Time… Think we can all use that, Beth! Good to know we’re not alone. ❤
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Yes
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Haha I love this!
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