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And now, KC presents August's Beauties!

Remember the first time you saw a sister's picture, and you just stared and stared because you couldn't believe it?  Well, this one was mine.  I saw this picture on a long-ago-lost web page from a mid-American support group.  All I knew was her name was Cheryl.  Nearly a year later, I stumbled on a British support group site hosted by, you guessed it, the lovely Cheryl!  So here she is in all her English spendor.  She has all those looks down - the classy lady, the little girl in the little black dress look, the leggy siren look - why she even looks great in pants!  Thank you, Cheryl, for opening my eyes and my mind!

I'd always heard how beautiful Alaska is, but I didn't understand it until I first saw Dee Dee Crossmore.  This is an early picture of her - most of you don't even know her as a blond - but there's a peacefulness in this picture that still entrances me.  Her web site has tons of pictures and you can both read and see how she's matured into a lovely, open, friendly lady.  She is a true gem and I suspect the Northern Lights dim when she walks by!

If ever there was the embodiment of a Rocky Mountain High, it would be Alexandra Angel.  This spiritual and spirited lady is the modern everywoman - she's demure, she's talented, she's open, she's alluring.  But most significant, she has raised the bar in glamour photography with the opening of Aesthetic Illusions.  She has made breathtaking photos, and now makes it so we all can, too.  But beware, some of these shots are heart-breakers!  Alexandra, you're a marvel!

Special note: Alexandra has recently been given a cancer diagnosis - we've told her she in our prayers and we encourage each of you to lift her up in your own individual ways. And check her website for updates. (KC)

Picking one picture to show you of Jennifer Fitzgerald is really not fair - this blond Bostonian has so many looks you just can't choose!  There's her early look, with a happiness that she has well earned, there's her 'belle of the ball' look which would have cost Cinderella the prince, and there's her casual 'blond bombshell' look that you can't stop thinking about.  And, what's more, she can write!  (So visit her and don't just look at the pictures!)  Jennifer - you make every day a red letter day!

Another knockout from the western US is Miss Lori Larkin.  This petite lady has even graced the cover of a national magazine!  She can wear red or black, but she even looks wonderful in pink!  She's got style, she's got grace, and she's got these terrific eyes!  Lori - you're remarkable!

The eastern US brings us our next two beauties, both from the lovely state of Virginia.  This is Sheri, a truly elegant lass with legs and looks galore!  Sheri has an outstanding collection of photos, and she looks better in fur than anyone we know!  She is also an avid chat fan, and you'll not meet a more kind and genteel lady - every inch a modern southern belle!

Sheri's lovely friend, photographer, and fellow heart-stopper is Linda.  (Can you IMAGINE going on the town with these two?)  Linda has what is, in my opinion, possible the most peacefully perfect picture I've ever seen.  She has more looks than you can imagine: the leggy black dress, the country lady, the pantyhose model, she even looks dynamite in blue jeans!  Linda - bring Sheri and come sit by my fireplace anytime!

Back across the Atlantic for our next beauty, Claudi from Deutschland (Germany, for the rest of you!) This lieblich Schwester (lovely sister) looks equally great as a hot redhead, an elegant brunette, or dressed as a Zeitung fur Fasching (as a newspaper for - well, let's just say every country needs a holiday like Fasching!).  Wir liebst du, Claudi!

Cindy's Oasis is a wonderful web site, and Cindy is just the most lovely site hostess you'll ever find. She has charted her look from the early days (yes, folks, she looked that good early on!) through the last few years and months.  She looks so comfortable, so relaxed and sure, she just seems so feminine.  Plus, don't miss her writings (witty AND beautiful - wow!)  Cindy - love you, love your site!

Our last sister hails from New York state, and her name is Yvonne.  Yvonne has the most stunning, amazing, beautiful set of montages you will find anywhere!  Her form and figure are to die for, and her face and hair are always perfect - she is every inch a lady!  Garden, hallway, or her red bedroom - anywhere you look, Yvonne is knockin' our eyes out!