Update - 4/23/16:

Folks have inquired why I've not put up any new pictures. Obvious reasons: It takes a lot of time for me to put together pictures that I consider acceptable. (I don't have the natural beauty a lot of you girls do.) I've been working on special projects for my career and family and they have consumed all my spare time. Also, I gained a little (yes, I do mean little) weight and I didn't feel very pretty. I've reversed that now, and given the gracious requests, I'll work on some new stuff. Don't look for anything really soon, but it's a goal and I tend to achieve most of my goals.

Standard Stuff and Disclaimers:

Mature TG. 18 years of age has been in the rear-view mirror more years ago than I'd like to admit. Other milestones have passed just as quickly.

You may need to read down to the bottom of my profile where I said, and I reiterate: "This is just an illusion." If it makes you happy, I'm happy. I merge my face with someone else's because I don't look terribly good in pictures. It may be genetic.

If you like it, leave a nice comment. You'll feel better. I'll feel better. Clouds will part. The sun will shine.

If I produce some small measure of beauty, I owe it to those who give such wonderful examples like Brenda S., Candy C., Erica S., and others. I would say they make it look effortless, but every time I upload another picture, it renews my appreciation for how much time and effort it takes to look so beautiful, then to capture it in a picture.