I created the illustration above for Illustration Friday. This week's topic: "Wrinkles." I was inspired by the Stan Rogers song, Lies. What an incredibly talented songwriter, and what a shame he is no longer with us. I remembering crying when I first heard this song, and this was years ago.

Sometime in my thirties, I remember looking in the mirror and finding my first wrinkle. I tried not to care, but I was horrified. I was getting OLD! I couldn't believe it; I knew the aging process was inevitable, but the person in the mirror didn't look at all like the person I felt inside me.

I still feel a little like that when I look at myself in the mirror and see those tiny wrinkles (which will inevitably grow into bigger wrinkles over time, I know). I can't say I love them, but I've gotten used to them, like unwelcome house guests whom I know will never leave. We've made peace with each other, and they've even brought me a certain sense of freedom.

Discovering Dr. Who

Many thanks to Reid, who is lending us Dr. Who episodes. I never watched the old Dr. Who, but got interested in the new Dr. Who series because Allison and Jodi have been enjoying it. Plus I like Christopher Eccleston. A shame he was only in the first season.

However, I have to say I'm really impressed by the second season so far. Almost makes me want to go back and watch some of the classic Dr. Who series. Anyway, I'm going to be watching the "Blink" episode next, which Jeff wants to watch with me because he's heard it's supposed to be pretty scary. *gulp*

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