Friday, April 5, 2013

The Letter F

                              Freaking Freckles

 Freckles are a contradiction: 
So adorable and precious when you're a sweet little child. And grow into tawny smudges with women utilizing every ointment available to banish the darn things. Hah!

With that I supply a one liner from my new manuscript:

 "You'd look so much better with make-up. I'll zap those ugly freckles." She flashed a set of pearly white teeth with a guarantee---
to transform me into a glam queen.

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34 comments:

  1. Shannon LawrenceApril 6, 2013 at 3:22 AM

    Ah, freckles. I've always had some, but they're light. I've got a friend who is covered in freckles, though. She hates them.

    Shannon at The Warrior Muse

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    1. Cathrina ConstantineApril 6, 2013 at 8:02 AM

      Freckles, when placed strategically are cute. But that's not usually the case. Mine had lost their shine.

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  2. Nana PrahApril 6, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Lucy Lui has freckles and I think they add to her beauty.

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  3. Nana PrahApril 6, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Sorry, for those who don't know her, Lucy Lui was in Kill Bill and the Charlie's Angel's movies. Plus a bunch of other stuff.

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    1. Cathrina ConstantineApril 6, 2013 at 8:00 AM

      You're right, Nana, Lucy Lui is gorgeous. Nice Freckles.

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  4. Colin SmithApril 6, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    I don't know--there's something about freckles that says "fun." I expect people with freckles to smile a lot and be generally fun people. Odd, I know. Perhaps it's because I have a cousin with freckles, and she tends to be like that. :)

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  5. Tracy MooreApril 6, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    I've always thought freckles were cute and remember envying a friend in high school who had them.

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    1. Cathrina ConstantineApril 6, 2013 at 2:44 PM

      I wonder if my friends were envious of my freckles, they never said so, but it make me feel better. Thanks for sharing Tracy.

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  6. Jean DavisApril 6, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    I guess I never looked at freckles as something not desirable before. My daughter inherited them from my husband. I always thought they were cute.

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    1. Cathrina ConstantineApril 6, 2013 at 2:44 PM

      The general consensus is...freckles are cute!! Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Christine RainsApril 6, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    I hate my freckles. I had them as a kid and was constantly teased. As an adult when I could use make-up, they faded a bit on my face and took over my arms and legs. It's like they're sentient and know just how to tick me off.

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    1. Cathrina ConstantineApril 6, 2013 at 4:27 PM

      I felt the same way as a kid, Christine, and my faded a bit too. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. DL HammonsApril 6, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    I'm actually one of those people who likes freckles...even though I don't have any myself. :)

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    1. Cathrina ConstantineApril 6, 2013 at 4:29 PM

      Most people do like freckles. I think it's one of those things, if your hair is straight you like curly hair and if it's curly you like straight. I grew up with freckles and always wanted a clear complexion. But now I hear most everyone likes freckles, I never knew.

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  9. Jennie BennettApril 6, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    I like freckles on any age, I've always wanted them. I guess that makes me crazy!

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  10. AnonymousApril 6, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    I don't have freckles. Probably a good thing by the sound of things!

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  11. AnonymousApril 6, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Dont' tell anyone. I tried the Jan Brady trick when I was a kid. However, it doesn't work. Nope. Rubbing lemon juice on your freckles does NOT make them go away. Believe me, I tried. Stupid Brady Bunch.

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  12. KimberlyApril 6, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Thanks for the comment on my post and I finally have gotten a chance to come over and say hi. Great post that makes me wonder which is better freckles or moles? Inspirefly

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  13. Julie FlandersApril 6, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    I think freckles are cute! To be honest I also just like the word freckles. It sounds cute.

    Love these little peaks we are getting into your book. :)

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    1. Cathrina ConstantineApril 6, 2013 at 11:14 PM

      Thanks, Julie! Starting Polar Nights tonight, can't wait to get into it.

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  14. CA VerstraeteApril 7, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Then you get older and get age spots... that's when freckles sounds better. haa! Thanks for stopping by! GirlZombieAuthors

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  15. E. M. JenkinsonApril 7, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Apparently, when we were younger, I told my cousin she could file her freckles away...

    She tried to.

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  16. Sylvia NeyApril 7, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Interesting. New follower here. I'm stopping by from the "A to Z" challenge and I look forward to visiting again.

    Sylvia
    http://www.writinginwonderland.blogspot.com/

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    1. Cathrina ConstantineApril 7, 2013 at 11:20 PM

      I'm new this year, too, Sylvia. Thanks for dropping by

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  17. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyApril 8, 2013 at 2:52 AM

    I never liked my freckles... ;)

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  18. J.L. CampbellApril 8, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    They cause all sorts of problems. I have reverse ones. Little spots that are lighter than my complexion.

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