Sunday, March 28, 2010

Being a Woman

Being a woman...
I honor that I am sometimes
{well almost always}
too soft.
I embrace who I am.
I take pride when I say No.
I pray that I am forever strong.
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Life blooms in complete fullness.
Sometimes beautiful
&
sometimes not so beautiful~

Being a woman is most magical.
Just like a pearl...
as we are tumbled through it all,
regardless, we can only shine~
As time polishes us
all we will know how to do, is to
~R a d i a t e~
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Have a week that is
nothing but
Beautiful!!!
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XO's
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~
fin
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photo 1 google photo 2 martha stewart photo 3 abc carpet & home

34 comments:

  1. I have just discovered your lovely blog...I hope that you do not mind me following along. Truly your photos and images are breathtakingly beautiful,
    merci beaucoup

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  2. That is beautiful. Enjoy your week!

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  3. sooo lovely as you are...
    happy week to you...xx

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  4. Dearest Janet,
    Pearls are definitely one of nature's most beautiful gifts....just like women! Such a truly radiant post ~
    Bisous,
    Melissa

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  5. Ooh,my dear sweet friend!-)*

    These post is a beautiful Pearl here in this Blog Land world!
    You are totally right about the powerful softness of the woman...
    Such a great,wise words!

    Wish you blessed and brightness Easter days,my talented friend!!!

    Much Love,
    Sincirely,
    ***Violetta***

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  6. Beautiful words and so true, I love the analogy of the pearl. Pearls are my favortie pieces of jewelry so I will remember this, Happy Sunday! Kathysue

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  7. What gorgous photos and sentiments, dear Janet. Being a woman in this society is quite challenging, as well All know. And the women that can do it ALL that we do and still mantain everything with dignity, class, and thoughtfulness truly stand out to me. These are called "Superwomen" to my son and to me. Well, because everyone he loves is a hero (Batman, Spiderman, Luke Skywalker, etc...). But, any woman that maintains her sanity in this crazy world and still has time to think of someone else with grace and compassion is a superhero to me. That would be you, my Mom and a very few handful of exceptional and special women in my life. These are true gems to be cherished.
    xo,
    Christina

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  8. Oh sweet friend...this is one of my favourite posts! Love your words and adore the images. I agree that being a women is magical....sigh...beautiful. Have a Blessed week my friend. oxoxo

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  9. i LOVE that top photo of SJP! so elegant!!
    xoxo alison

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  10. Stunning! What a gorgeous collection of images and lovely words - has a little romance, love it! Beautiful blog, I look forward to following! xo

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  11. Such a sweet post. I love the word radiate. I think of nothing but happiness.

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  12. Dear Janet,
    Aren't pearls just one of the most amazing things ? I can never believe that those beautiful, spherical, lustrous orbs, emerge from such rough shells !!
    A beautiful post of wonderful pictures and text. XXXX

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  13. Dearest Janet,

    Yes, being a woman is definitely magical. Many of us even have had the privilege of experiencing the maturation of our children in our womb and then we get the joy of holding our dear children close to us in our bosom--a safe and comforting place.
    Another thing I love about being a woman is our soft, soothing voices, and-of course- wearing pink, ruffles, flowers, and dresses!
    This post is just beautiful-from a beautiful woman-You!
    Mandy

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  14. Your softness is needed in a hard world.

    I really enjoy your blog. I am sorry I don't comment more often.

    Angela, Parisienne Farmgirl

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  15. Janet, this is beautiful. Your words resonate.
    And, so do the photographs. I especially love the pink pearl in the oyster shell. xx's Marsha

    ps, please stop over at my place, i have a little GIVEAWAY going on.

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  16. Janet...so very whimsical and lovely...gorgeous and girly...will visit again soon...smile on ...Rosie

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  17. Dear Janet,
    I just wanted to let you know that I come over here to get in touch with my softer side! You have such a lovely feminine touch with images and words that makes me lighten up whenever I visit. There can take a lot of strength to preserve that part of us and you're my poster girl!
    xoxo
    Lisa & Alfie

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  18. Thank you for this post, and for these pictures. You inspired me to arrange some of my pearls in a shell - and to display this on my old "Sécretaire" - it looks phantastic....
    Your entire Blog is very inspiring - kind regards, Martina

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  19. What a beautiful post!! Being a woman is the most precious blessing... what a gift! So glad I happened upon your blog! It's Lovely.

    I'll be following :)

    Beatriz.
    thatgirlinpearls.com

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  20. What a wonderful post...and beautiful images.

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  21. Thank you Janet, you are always so uplifting,

    hugs and kisses DJ

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  22. Janet ~ you write such lovely posts with magical images.
    Have a beautiful week~
    Dana

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  23. That was beautiful thanks for posting! Is that first pic an SJP outtake?

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  24. Just beautiful, thank you for a wonderful now for me mid week wish!
    Nathalie

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  25. Lovely words and images. My post was quite similar today.
    Cheers~
    T

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  26. What an amazing post... being a woman rocks and we should never ever forget about it!!! have a lovely Easter!!!

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  27. You always know the perfect way to express feelings and evoke such feelings from me! Beautiful words and images Janet.
    xoxo
    Judith~

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  28. Dear Janet,
    I am just catching up on my blogging after not being able to do it for a while. This is a beautiful post! Thank you so much for all the encouragement you give.

    Wishing you a wonderful day,

    Betty

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