tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post3086259475548511812..comments2023-11-29T09:27:11.895-08:00Comments on at home with the farmer's wife: Ill Conceived PlansSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06475380451527801666noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-18682103993932631162008-08-20T09:13:00.000-07:002008-08-20T09:13:00.000-07:00I just found your blog from someone, through someb...I just found your blog from someone, through somebody else, through some, well you get the picture... And of course you can photograph me au naturale! I've no hair from chemo but still think I'm beautiful even w/o makeup ;)<BR/>And you're pics of the wallpaper remind me of the house we bought from in-laws. Forty + years of paper, tried to scrape it off = ahhh NO. Ended up drywalling over it all. <BR/>I'm loving your blog. I'm moving back to a small town in MI soon much like yours. Can't wait!pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18337096726089110691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-21283235770943485472008-08-13T18:57:00.000-07:002008-08-13T18:57:00.000-07:00Hell yes! I wear make-up every day, I could be the...Hell yes! I wear make-up every day, I could be the poster child for the cosmetics industry. One look at me sans make-up and no one would argue with animal testing. I look like I've aged 10 years in the last 2, and you know what? I have. A womans bare face tells her story, the real story. BRING IT ON!life in red shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04062702155081478369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-46335723041468691602008-08-12T17:22:00.001-07:002008-08-12T17:22:00.001-07:00Somehow, I think you've captured just a hint of th...Somehow, I think you've captured just a hint of the old houses former glory. (And, the no make-up thing. . .not on your life!!)Cathy ~ Tadpoles and Teacupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00138532109948783736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-15484310295097067522008-08-12T17:22:00.000-07:002008-08-12T17:22:00.000-07:00Somehow, I think you've captured just a hint of th...Somehow, I think you've captured just a hint of the old houses former glory. (And, the no make-up thing. . .not on your life!!)Cathy ~ Tadpoles and Teacupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00138532109948783736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-66137031086222174552008-08-12T16:22:00.000-07:002008-08-12T16:22:00.000-07:00You're killing me right now. I want to walk throu...You're killing me right now. I want to walk through the rooms and take big chunks of the wallpaper to put in frames and hang as art. Just look at those delicious layers of stories. I can picture some farmers wife so carefully choosing the paper and hanging it. Layer after layer...year after year. Oh, if that wallpaper could talk.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00892293258799500751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-89200062266257975252008-08-12T14:25:00.000-07:002008-08-12T14:25:00.000-07:00It occured to me that taking off makeup is much li...It occured to me that taking off makeup is much like peeling wallpaper. It reveals the truth.LIBERTY POST EDITORhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06755358649295669904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-84688722778816032162008-08-12T12:27:00.000-07:002008-08-12T12:27:00.000-07:00Of course you photograph me without make up. I co...Of course you photograph me without make up. I confess to wearing it only rarely.<BR/><BR/>But you are right, the wallpaper pictures are riveting. I used to work at Gliddon Drugs in Elburn and the office has the best nursery wallpaper. It was circus themed and had carousels.<BR/><BR/>Mary also at 9 miles from nowhereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-36254889960287421432008-08-12T07:19:00.000-07:002008-08-12T07:19:00.000-07:00I rarely look "good" in a photo, no matter what. A...I rarely look "good" in a photo, no matter what. And I haven't worn makeup in so many years that what still remains is surely now bacteria soup at the back of a drawer in the bathroom. Spending time putting anything but moisturizing lotion on my face is the last thing I think of anymore, even when getting ready to go out for special occasions. You certainly could take my picture au naturel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-11022499541247597772008-08-11T21:01:00.000-07:002008-08-11T21:01:00.000-07:00Great pix! And yes you can photo me with no make-u...Great pix! And yes you can photo me with no make-up. If there is one thing I've learned - aging is perfectly normal and it only gets worse.Simple Answerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822106303781479311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-88374196123276783062008-08-11T20:31:00.000-07:002008-08-11T20:31:00.000-07:00Nope, not of my nekkid face. Don't wanna break th...Nope, not of my nekkid face. Don't wanna break the camera ya know... snort.<BR/><BR/>and I don't have any wallpaper.KatKit13https://www.blogger.com/profile/05624408996752444339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-28398920789424682822008-08-11T20:05:00.000-07:002008-08-11T20:05:00.000-07:00What a thought-provoking post, Suzanne! I would be...What a thought-provoking post, Suzanne! I would be willing to be photographed without my beloved mascara and mineral foundation, but I suspect I'd end up looking like the weary wallpaper in your photographs. And speaking of those photographs, I loved them! As you (and your art) point out, we love worn old things because they remind us of the aging process we're all going through, in one way or another. Ever read Thomas Moore's Care of the Soul? He mentions how much he appreciates the sight of old, rusty farm equipment left in the fields, and the poignant beauty of decay. He'd love your wallpaper photos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-61586882576263652008-08-11T17:36:00.000-07:002008-08-11T17:36:00.000-07:00While I wouldn't want to be photographed without m...While I wouldn't want to be photographed without makeup for pictures to hand out to family and friends your proposal is different. It's "art" and so, sure, I'd let you. I don't wear much makeup anyway, no base at all, but I am rarely seen without my eye makeup and certainly not willingly. But I also don't freak out if I don't have it on. Blessings, marleneStitchinByTheLakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501479854150315011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-18460771501953182012008-08-11T17:29:00.000-07:002008-08-11T17:29:00.000-07:00HI~~~Love your blog and would like to exchange lin...HI~~~<BR/>Love your blog and would like to exchange links with you!! Stop by the olde primitive house!! <BR/>Many Blessings to You....<BR/>Lori HullAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-57264687743071501832008-08-11T13:27:00.000-07:002008-08-11T13:27:00.000-07:00Yep, go ahead. I hardly wear any makeup anyway. I ...Yep, go ahead. I hardly wear any makeup anyway. I loved the Jamie Lee Curtis photo shoot that showed the real her.<BR/><BR/>I would love to do a photo series of elderly women. I think their faces are beautiful.<BR/><BR/>I enjoy your blog. Thanks for making me think, and for taking me back into corn fields now and then.stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04070263353485891308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-77891514976890890222008-08-11T12:25:00.000-07:002008-08-11T12:25:00.000-07:00ya gotta be kidding me!Maybe from a distance, but ...ya gotta be kidding me!<BR/><BR/>Maybe from a distance, but up close and personal? Uh-uh...no way.<BR/><BR/>Love the pics of wallpaper - makes my paper-lovin' heart sad to see the neglect.Paula B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04664265580974347640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-83356624683314516142008-08-11T12:04:00.000-07:002008-08-11T12:04:00.000-07:00Sure - a person is what they are.Sure - a person is what they are.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060722558029419610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-49214626097060588662008-08-11T10:53:00.000-07:002008-08-11T10:53:00.000-07:00Love those photos. There is beauty in that decay.I...Love those photos. There is beauty in that decay.<BR/><BR/>I have no problem being photographen 'au naturel'.<BR/><BR/>When I first started seeing fine lines and a few wrinkles. I wasn't too happy. In fact I went into panic mode.<BR/><BR/>However, these days I'm at peace with them and with my spider veins and all the rest of the stuff that comes with growing older. Thy are the badges of my life, ones that I've decided to wera proudly..<BR/><BR/>Though, having said all that, I'm not ready to give up dying my hair, just yet. I'm having too much fun experimenting with colour!!! :-) I'm currently a shade known as 'Crushed Garnet'...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17109531002159599556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-46224635394690122452008-08-11T10:23:00.000-07:002008-08-11T10:23:00.000-07:00I hardly ever wear makeup anymore...unless DH and ...I hardly ever wear makeup anymore...unless DH and I are going shopping or I have a meeting or appt. 15 years ago?...no way.BittersweetPunkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14661858934587897961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-18253114504653263402008-08-11T09:41:00.000-07:002008-08-11T09:41:00.000-07:00I have some old walls (my house is 100+) you can t...I have some old walls (my house is 100+) you can take some pictures of. And I don't wear any makeup, ever, so feel free to snap a photo of me while you are at it.LatigoLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00156135083831037517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-44805120614995137072008-08-11T09:16:00.000-07:002008-08-11T09:16:00.000-07:00As a service to the public, I will have to graciou...As a service to the public, I will have to graciously decline! LOL! <BR/><BR/>But do I see the beauty in the tumble-down wallpapers you have photographed.carolyn@simple~primitive~devotionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16701665118653168627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-13854422740533208752008-08-11T09:14:00.000-07:002008-08-11T09:14:00.000-07:00over the last 10 years i find i take less time on ...over the last 10 years i find i take less time on the hair and make up thing. i think i look better with less fuss. i also live 9 miles from any one. have for 10 years. i think the peace i have found on the "ranch" as something to do with this very heavy topic...makeup. so yes you may take a photo. love your blog and photos. you touch my heart and make me laugh. <BR/>bvAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-91189360069303467132008-08-11T08:53:00.000-07:002008-08-11T08:53:00.000-07:00Well I've been relatively au naturel for the past ...Well I've been relatively au naturel for the past few weeks - makeup bag was of course in my suitcase. I must admit that I feel somewhat naked w/o my "face" - even though I only wear a light dusting of powder to reduce the shine and a bit of mascara. <BR/><BR/>I think I'll opt for a photo with my makeup... and a little hair gel too!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16493268452074516009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-62485605426537461902008-08-11T08:43:00.000-07:002008-08-11T08:43:00.000-07:00I love old wallpaper... and new wallpaper too I gu...I love old wallpaper... and new wallpaper too I guess.<BR/>I think your either a wallpaper person or your not.<BR/>Not a lot of grey area on that one<BR/>I am without doubt a wallpaper person.<BR/><BR/>I was thinking just this morning that I will have to wear makeup like all the other ladies if I go back to work.<BR/><BR/>I haven't worn makeup in three years.<BR/><BR/>I wonder if I should cover my grey............Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476595338905840856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-71703031489509218362008-08-11T06:55:00.000-07:002008-08-11T06:55:00.000-07:00Love the pictures of the old wallpaper. It's amazi...Love the pictures of the old wallpaper. It's amazing how many layers some of those old walls have. It's like a time capsule of sorts. Love the old patterns.Bella Dellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03287127945623070898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-45099735276965121762008-08-11T06:40:00.000-07:002008-08-11T06:40:00.000-07:00Would it be a close-up? If yes, could I wear powd...Would it be a close-up? If yes, could I wear powder to remove the shine? If yes, I would let you.<BR/><BR/>LOVE the old wallpaper! Those pictures speak to a different day and way of life.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984115229811752666noreply@blogger.com