Dottie Riley

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Reality Check

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I rarely see myself in pictures and since I quit smoking and put on weight, I don't like how I look. Then, watching TV one night, I saw Sylvester Stallone on a talk show. Whoa! Boy, he got old. That made me look up other stars to see what they looked like today. We all got old! There is nothing wrong with how I look, I'm just getting older. Most of the stars above are in their sixties- or at least they are the 'stars' of my generation. Of course, the face in the center is not a movie star at all- it's just me comparing myself to them.
BTW: Finding a picture of Bette Midler that was not air brushed was a real challenge! There are pictures of her at the beach with little/no make-up so I know what she really looks like. I found one (above) where she is wearing make-up, but the image is not deliberately air brushed or Photoshopped to death. Better.

The shit with my son keeps getting deeper. I have not talked to my grandsons since Easter. I call, but all I get is excuses. It is depressing. I made it a point not to whine about it in my last few posts. Not really whining now- just an update. I never mention my son on FB. I should not here either, but my family and neighbors are not on this site.

posted on Oct 17, 2013 11:59 PM ()

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I was going to say that you look much better than those other people.
comment by troutbend on Oct 20, 2013 7:53 PM ()
When I think of the stars of our generation, I think back to when I was younger and Don Ameche and Red Buttons seemed like such old guys, and I couldn't understand what the attraction was, but they were young and sexy at one time. Now, the movie heart-throbs all look alike to me. Hugs to you, Dottie.
comment by troutbend on Oct 18, 2013 9:22 PM ()
Yes, I too remember wondering why the old farts were so popular!
reply by dragonflyby on Oct 20, 2013 7:49 PM ()
Dottie, try to remove yourself from the situation with your son. His wife
may be making the situation worse. It is not lovely to age but we all
do it, my mirror is no longer my friend either. The pictures that I have
that you painted are a joy to me and a comfort.
comment by elderjane on Oct 18, 2013 6:05 AM ()
Thank you! It took some negotiating, but I finally was able to talk to my grandsons today. What a shame- to have to "negotiate" to talk to them for the first time since Easter.
reply by dragonflyby on Oct 20, 2013 7:51 PM ()

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