Today: We're getting a rottweiler puppy!!! Dad saw some pups advertized in the paper yesterday and called the guy about pricing. The guy (we'll call him N) originally said $500, and Dad understandably balked. BUT, he started chatting up N -- telling him how he was a dog handler in Vietnam, how we've had three rotties in the last 18 years who were oversized teddy bears, how we lost Rebel to cancer in December -- and N admitted that he'd priced the pups high in order to discourage the types who "want a mean dog." He told Dad to come look at the pups and see if he liked any; if he did, they'd "work a deal." Well, today Dad and Mom went to look, and apparently it all worked out, because we're getting their only girl pup in a week! Dad's stuck on the name Bismarck, so that will be her name even though she's a girl (our other girl rottie was named Rocky -- yeah, my dad's odd). I'll post pics when I have some.
Yesterday: I got my prints back from the framer (OK, so he's actually a photographer, whatever). They look awesome! With Marrus's permission, I am happy to show you my two first official adult art purchases that I've gotten in frames. You can find these prints and many other gorgeous ones to purchase for your very own over at Marrus's site.
First, I will show you pics of the prints that Marrus sent me so you can see why I couldn't put these babies in cookie cutter frames (remember, this is grown-up art), then I'll show you how they look all dressed up and hanging on my bedroom wall. First, the limited edition print I have coveted since the day I met Marrus over a year ago, "Churchstream":
Now, here it is in its framed glory:
Next is "Marriage of Heaven & Earth", a vibrant piece that mesmerizes me every time I look at it:
And in its frame:
See why I loved that green frame so much? It was worth every penny of almost $170 (frames, glass, and tax) to get those particular frames. Every time I go in my bedroom, I just SMILE!
Now I just need to get my other three Marrus pieces framed.
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