My job: Inventor of sorts. Don’t call me a god; I hate that term. I prefer Creator of Species. Yes. I like that. The task at hand? An entirely new species. Different than the rest. Better, perhaps, although it will be too humble to admit it.
I drop lavender liquid into my beaker, adding Empathetic and Compassionate to the already established shades of Independent orange. Enigmatic yellow swirls into my mixture. Three drops of Intensely Emotional and five of Selfless. Two of Tolerant. Four of Courageous. A combination of Strong and Resilient equaling a quarter cup.
I stop and inspect the colorful recipe. It’s good, but needs more. I siphon a delicate balance of Accepting and Kind and add it to the brew. I’m close. So close.
A dash of Simple-Yet-Complex with a smidge of Dynamic. A generous dollop of Powerful Grace. Three teaspoons of Intelligent, and another of Creative. Six drops of Fiercely Loyal. Nine of Efficient. A sprinkle of Cunning effervesces at the surface, bubbling gently with Confident and Nurturing.
I’m almost there.
I go to my locked cabinet and retrieve one of my most coveted ingredients: Humor. Its green color dives into my concoction, blending effortlessly with the others until I see the breath-taking result I’d hoped for: a glorious spectrum.
Satisfied, I print a label and delicately press it to the glass carafe, admiring my beautiful creation, giddy with satisfaction and pride. This will be the crowning jewel of my career.
I will call it WOMAN.
**This is my entry for the Beauty of a Woman BlogFest IV, hosted by the incomparable August McLaughlin. #BOAW2015
Gorgeous, like you.
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awwww, you’re making me blush. Thanks, Nancy. xoxo
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You made pretty. 🙂 (but like complicated, delicious, amazing pretty)
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Thank you, Chrissy! Yes, I think complicated does make it delicious. 🙂
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Whoooooooot now this is FUN. I really like that it’s a recipe – I could see it done as a youtube video, with all the swirling colours in a mixing bowl.
Course, with that anaolgy we end up with who gets to lick the spoon, but what the hey – this was FUN 🙂 Well done you 😀
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I will share the spoon with you. 🙂 thank you, BW. This one was delightful to write! I eeked it out at about 5:00am. Sometimes ass-early is my brilliant hour. LOL
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I’m seriously impressed. I don’t think I’ve EVER had a coherent thought at that kind of time in the morning. Not unless it was attached to the end of a long night of being AWAKE 🙂
Don’t mind sharing the spoon 🙂 And well done you
and also (cos timing) FRIST INTERVIEW!
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I can spew some serious creative early in the morn. I don’t know why. After 10:00pm, I’m toast, but all my ideas sort of percolate throughout the night.
SO EXCITED ABOUT THE INTERVIEW!!!
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*happydances* ME TOOOOO!
Well, I guess we had to be opposites in some ways. I CAN be sparky in the morning but I prefer to be asleep, having stayed up all night talking 🙂
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Beth…this is one of my favorite things you’ve ever written. Rich and powerful and so incredibly creative. I adore you for all that you are, but your talent hold no bounds. Can I have a recipe for you that I can drink every day like my morning coffee. I need an ounce of that talent in me. So impressed.
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Mandi, your comment is almost eerie in its similarity to something I told Lizzi just this morning! I told her I wanted to siphon her creativity, add a banana, and blend it into a smoothie. hahaha Why do we want to drink each other?? We must need wine. More wine. 🙂
(Thank you, btw, for your lovely words. It means so much, and I’m happy you liked this)
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Just means Mandi’s as bonkers as you are, BW 😉
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that’s probably very true…..
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((( W O M A N ))) I love that word!
Empowering. Amazing. Risen. Liberated. Beautiful.
…just like the artist. x
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Oh Kim, I like that, “…Risen. Liberated…” too cool. Thank you sweet friend!
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Oh, I love this. Powerful and poetic, like you! Thanks so much for joining us, Beth!
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It was an honor, as always, August! xo
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I can’t find the words to express how much I love this. Yes, a glorious spectrum. And simple yet complex. I could basically re-quote every line back to you because they are all brilliant.
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WOW, thank you, Gretchen. That’s so huge coming from you, really. I’m beyond flattered, and so pleased you liked it! xoxo
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Love this So, so much!
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Thank you, Crystal!! xo
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Lovely! What a fabulous creation. That takes talent, and beauty . . . all of which you have in abundance.
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what a lovely thing to say. I’m blushing now. 🙂 Thanks, Lisa. You rock my socks off.
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Ha, this was absolutely brilliant, Beth! Yes, you are WOMAN and the concoction God had when he created you, my friend, was a beaker-breaker…a compliment 🙂 Can we compromise and I can call you Goddess? It’s sexy and goes with you 🙂
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I will never tell a man (especially, an exceptional man like yourself) that he can’t call me Goddess! hahaha Thank you so much for sweet compliments, my friend. You’ve made my night. xoxo
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“I call is WOMAN.” I LOVED this! So much fun 🙂
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Oi. “it” not “is” haha–was a bit too excited in my typing 😛
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Thank you so much Kate! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
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Lovely and brilliant, the beauty of a woman. Powerful post. Thank you.
Karen
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Thanks SO much, Karen!
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I’m pretty sure there’s more dynamic in there than you’re letting on. 🙂
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okay….maybe a tad more than a smidge. 🙂 Thanks, Tracy!
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I read this early this morning, Beth, and it felt like breathing. Thank you for adding such beauty to my day.
With heart,
Dani
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awwww, that was such a sweet thing to say, Dani, and I’m thrilled this added beauty to your day. xo
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Love it!
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Thanks so much!!
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Just two words. Love This!!
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just two words: THANK YOU!!!!
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what a wonderful way to speak to the beauty of a woman. amazing
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Thank you, Louise!
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Here is how I shall speak to the beauty of women…Bethie…amen!
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awwww, my sweet Rd…you’re so good to me. I cherish you. xoxo
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“HEAR ME ROAR”
Can I say that the new blog? FABULOUS. Colors and everything is just beeyootifull
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Thanks, Katie!!! I’m really loving it too!
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EXCELLENT!
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Thanks, Linda!!
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I especially like how you left out all of those ingredients I wish I didn’t have – fear, guilt, sorrow, loneliness, anger. I obviously need a remix!
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Jana, I decided those ingredients were added by environment and culture; we aren’t born with them!! I mean…I’m the creator…I can make it how I want, right? 😉
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Absolutely!!
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How very creative. Loved this!
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Thanks so much, Jan!
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Loved this, Beth! Thanks for giving us the recipe. 🙂 🙂
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Happy to share, BHC! hahaha
Thanks!
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And just when I think it’s not possible to love you more than I already do…..GORGEOUS! I love this so much and I want to save it forever!
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*squeeeee* thank you, Sandy! that makes me sooo happy. :0
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Love the imagery with the swirling colors!
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Thanks so much, Jennifer!! xo
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I love your recipe! I would be heavy on the lavender…
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Thank you, Susie!!
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Visionary, creative, different–I loved your take on the blogfest post.
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Wow, thanks, Audrey! I don’t think anyone has referred to any of my writing as “visionary” before….me likey! 🙂
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my most coveted ingredients: Humor…LOVE THIS!!!! Such talent you all have.
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Thank you, Rayne! xo
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Awesome post. I love that humor is the locked away special final ingredient.
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It really is the secret ingredient, right? 🙂 Thanks, Kourtney.
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This is the second entry I read regarding #BOAW. Loved this, Beth!
Love you! xo
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*glowing* thank you, Michelle! xoxo
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I love the way your beautiful, unique mind works! This is such a cool, cool post!
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MWA! Thank you so much, Kitt. I’m hugely flattered. xo
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Beautiful!
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Thanks, sweet Roby! xoxo
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You created beauty with your words, literally ❤
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Thanks so much, Christy! this was a deliciously fun one to write!
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