I was stunned to see the photo accompanying this article about a local case that made nationwide news: the Zara Baker case wherein the evil stepmom (pictured) admitted to killing and chopping up her disabled step-daughter.
The woman pictured is 43 years old!!!!! Not 83 – 43!!!
In my own effort to stave off resembling that photo, I just returned from the determatologist. I had not been to one in years – I was given the sobering news that what I thought were two new moles were really “old people spots” 
Time to get out the duct tape which worked the last time!!
Pet Update: thank you for all of your thoughtful responses. We have made the decision to hold off for now. There is a whole big story behind it involving someone who we let get too close to us – and things finally hit the fan yesterday. I do not want this sweet little pet to be associated with people who bring me unhappiness. That in addition to the other concerns mentioned brought us to this conclusion. My break from school has not been much of a break stress-wise…
I may need to do a password protected post to get it all off my chest, after all, my chest needs to look perky for the recital this weekend 
I clearly have some catching up to do…
And OMG! I definitely would NEVER think that woman is 43. Wow. And what a terribly sad case that is
she makes me look good for my age!
what a horrible woman and sad story.
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What a horrible woman! She deserves to look old for sure.
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Yikes! Is that what I’m going to look like in 2 years?
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What an awful person. Her appearance suits her well.
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But here’s my big question: Have you had any cheese balls recently?
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Oh, my goodness, that lady has serious issues and her face is the least of her problems AND that is sad because that face is really bad!
Oh, Carma I have missed your posts and I am so sorry to hear your break was not stress free. I wish your blog was a place that you could release but I understand wanting to be careful what you put out into the universe. Know you can always send me a safe message, it would never surface anywhere!
Good Luck with your second semester!!
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Shut up! She’s only 43…yikes! Sorry to hear there is stress on the homefront, hope it gets resolved and you and your family get some normalcy back. “my chest needs to look perky…”, you crack me up!!
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Jeepers!!! We can’t have saggy breasts!!!
Good luck at your recital!
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I have never met a 43 year old who looks like that…WOW. That is so creepy.
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EEK…scary for sure. I slather, slather, slather…
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I didn’t read the article, so maybe it gave more information about her. I’m guessing she’s lived a hard life. You should see my mother-in-law. Smoking and/or drinking really ages a person.
Wow…she looks a WRECK. I think this is a sign that being bad inside makes you look bad on the outside. She must be REALLY bad on the inside….
Hope things get a little less stress-filled and you have a great recital!
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Erm, yes, I would not like to look like that – at 43 or any age. But then I would also not like to chop anyone up, so I guess she’s not really my kind of person!!
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Just wanted to say hello and that I miss you. Hope all’s well and that 2012 is treating you well so far. XOXO
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Oh yes, you must have a perky chest for public consumption.
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She looks rough … or maybe that should be ruff. Proof that the way we are inside is reflected in our faces as we age.
Re the kitten thing – you know I love cats and if you do go down that route in future, my only recommendation would be to get two. They keep each other company when you’re out of the house and play together. They really are a complete joy to have around – can’t beat those silky furry cuddles when the world seems mean and cold.
Hope the studies are going well for you. Stick with it – it’ll all be worth it in the end. x
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