Bring It, potential Evil-Doers. Bring It!
I just sat down to my drawing table, which was gifted to me by my parents on my 16th birthday in 1972, to start on a new picture which has been haunting me for years. Once again I just sat down so now I have to stare at the blank piece of 18 x 24″ drawing paper for a few hours before pencil ever touches it. The picture, as of yet untitled, will be liked and understood by most men, and not liked and possibly not understood by most women. You’ll know what I mean when it’s completed, some one hundred man hours from now.
In between the obligatory blank sheet stare I am also in the process of packing for a trip to Australia. This includes throwing together the needed toiletries and sundries for three weeks in the southern hemisphere to which I’ve never been. It’s frigid here in New York and blazing hot in Victoria, I am told. Preparations for the trip also include booby-trapping my house for any savage-like, drug crazed miscreants who may think that since the Big Man is away they can help themselves to whatever they may want or need. This is not the case. As soon as anyone unauthorized enters through any door or window they will be in for a big surprise. Let me tell you what that surprise is. On second thought, let’s just leave it as a SURPRISE! Rest peacefully, young Skell.
I remember years ago reading about a store owner in Miami who after being the victim of numerous burglaries, booby-trapped his liquor store so that any perpetrator would get a 120 volt jolt if he “entered and remained unlawfully with the intent to commit a crime”. Sure enough, this mutant broke through the roof and ended up getting fried on a steel grate which was positioned in a strategic location by the frustrated victim shop owner. P.S. Mr. Liquor Store Owner was indicted and found guilty of involuntary Manslaughter. Shame, shame.
I’m willing to take that chance.
Hey Evil-Doers. BRING IT!
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A haunting picture?? I know its got nothing to do with ghosts but lots to do with all things blokey! Can’t wait for your updates. Is there any way I can get notification of your blog posts? I follow two other blogs that I am emailed when new posts are awaiting.
Happy days MQM xx
You know I love you
I hope the trip to Australia gives you lots of inspiration. I’ll be waiting for some amazing pictures – as is all your other work.
Hey Mary. As I’ve said to all my American friends who ask about my trip to “Stralia”, “If I ever get thrown out of the U.S. I’m definitely moving there!” Your wonderful Oz is chock full of beauty and warmth. Every single person I had contact with was as nice a person you would want to meet. (Except perhaps the owner of the restaurant in Warburton). I am looking forward to a return trip in the not so distant future. In the meantime come over here for a visit. Mausy and I were talking about that just today.
We’re going to see your exhibit this weekend in Lancaster. We’ll send pictures.
Love to all there,
Marck