We were all in the backyard to witness an execution – my grandmother, parents, sister and brother. Standing around the fire pit, nana lit the kindling. Then she placed the painting on the pyre. Almost immediately, the canvas was consumed by flames. The more substantial frame took longer. It was a sad moment for all [...]
Witness to a Backyard Execution
November 14th, 2009 · 10 Comments · Allegory or Fairy Tale, American Humor, Art History, Canada Humor, Clash of the Sexes, Coming of Age, Crossed Wires, Family Humor, Family Tragedy, General Humor, General Interest, Human Nature, Jokes, Lifestyle, Not As It Seems, Romance, Satire, Slice of Life, Surprise Twists
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