Once upon a time, a long time ago, I bought a new car . . . and I was pretty then . . . in 2006.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

And this is me, now:

[MN2theMax]

1. You were pretty then...

And now you are beautiful!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. And you're too kind, my dear MN2theMax! Thank you.

[Meadowoak]

2. You're still pretty.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Thank you so much, my dear Meadowoak! Very kind of you.

[louslobbs]

3. Like a fine wine 🍷

💕❤️

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. Awww...thank you, my dear louslobbs . . . ♥

[louslobbs]

17. 👍🏼😘

❤️

[3Hotdogs]

4. Damn. If we didn't live on different coasts, I'd be asking you out.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. I appreciate your lovely comment! First though, you'd have to get past my husband. ♥

[3Hotdogs]

30. Damn, again.

[wendyb-NC]

6. You are still pretty, Peggy

In fact, you're gorgeous in every way. Heart, soul, spirit, mind and physical being. You, also, still take the best pictures of all kinds of things in the Universe.

[erronis]

10. Ditto this!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. And Ditto my thanks, my dear erronis! ♥

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. Well, thank you, my dear wendyb-NC! I do try to live up to my sigline.

[twodogsbarking]

7. Thank you for being you. Carry on.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. This is the plan! Thank you for your good thoughts, my dear twodogsbarking! ♥

[samplegirl]

12. Still pretty

And a D.U. Icon!!!!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. Many thanks, my dear samplegirl! How about that? Never thought I'd be a DU Icon! ♥

[ggma]

21. Yes!

I don't always comment, but I always click! Breath of fresh air, LadyBug...

gg

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. I understand, and thank you, my dear ggma! ♥

[samplegirl]

39. You are!!!!

[erronis]

18. Digging for compliments? Well, you'll get them.

Beauty is made up of many things and you have a surfeit in all.

Aging can add to a patina and a depth of beauty for some, like you.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

24. Not so much digging as attempting to show how I was then, compared to now.

I must say I didn't expect this many compliments with such depth and feeling.

It helps me see what the rest of you see.

Thank you, my dear erronis. ♥

[markie]

19. you are not pretty anymore....

you are now Beautiful!!!!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

25. Aw, thank you so much, my dear markie! I have my moments!

[Srkdqltr]

20. You look joyful! That is so wonderful.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

26. Thank you very much, my dear Srkdqltr!

I sure was on both of the occasions pictured above.

[sanatanadharma]

22. Well, your hair has lengthened

However, I know the witness-within with the name "I", looking out from the eyes, is now, was then, and always shall be constant and timeless.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

27. I greatly appreciate your very thoughtful remarks, my dear sanatanadharma!

My hair length does vary, but these days I prefer it longer. I like the look and I can wear it up when I feel like that.

I am very grateful for your 'witness-within' remarks. You have gotten to the heart of who I am.

Thank you so much . . .♥

[Mr.Bill]

28. You look great.

I'd rather spend time with you than anyone named Kardashian.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

29. Ah, you made me laugh, my dear Mr.Bill!

Thank you for the great compliments.

I HOPE you'd rather spend time with me than any Kardashian!

[Archae]

31. You still are pretty, Peggy.

I bet your kids and grandkids love to show you off.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

34. You're so kind, my dear Archae . . . My kids and grandkids are used to how I look. ♥

[niyad]

32. Pretty then, a true shining star and beacon now, dear Peggy. You bring such

joy and light and beauty. Thank you.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

35. Ah, my dear niyad! I thank you for your gracious words.

[TygrBright]

33. Your beauty is a gift to us all. n/t

[CaliforniaPeggy]

36. Thank you, my dear TygrBright!

I suspect that perhaps most people are beautiful in some way. It just needs to be observed.

[Mousetoescamper]

37. Eyes that smile are perpetually pretty. You've still got it, Peggy!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

38. Aw, my dear Mousetoescamper . . . Thank you. What a lovely statement. ♥

[Diamond_Dog]

40. I see the same beautiful smile and same beautiful person underneath that smile.

Lovely photos, both! I only hope the years will be as kind to me as they have been to you, Peg!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

41. Thank you so much, my dear Diamond_Dog! Very kind of you.

I have been fortunate to always having had a young face. That has helped quite a lot.

I hope the years will treat you kindly too. Your thoughtful posts sure give the impression that time will be kind to you as well.

Smiling helps get you there . . .