VIRMARIE DEPOYSTER
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Natural Wonder
Determined
Energizer Bunny
Widow

My husband and I met Mrs. Dorothy 30 years ago when we moved into our first home. Her friends lovingly call her Perky Butt, and if you live in North Little Rock's Lakewood area, you're likely to have seen her walking laps around the lake. Every morning, she is on a mission to get her 5 miles — not even her scoliosis can stop her.

I pulled up to her house to photograph her and found her in the front yard, leaf blower in tow. I suggested we hire someone to help her, but she quickly replied, "Honey, what would I do then... sit in that house all day?" Then, she shared that widows are seen as carrying a sad burden around and how it can be a barrier when meeting new people. She doesn't want pity; she's living life on her own terms.  
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​At 95, I want to be just like her.

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© 2012- 2025  Virmarie DePoyster
North Little Rock, Arkansas
  • Portfolio
    • Beyond Labels
    • 1,000 Reasons for Joy
    • Holding Space
    • Wholehearted
    • Petal Power
    • Revelation: New Works
    • Still in Love
  • Artist Statement
  • Bio
  • RESUME
  • Press
  • Arts-In-Education
  • Classes
  • Affiliations
  • Representation
  • Contact