November 1, 2023

Onward to Thanksgiving!

 

Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) was a Mexican painter known for her many self-portraits and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. 

She is my granddaughter’s favorite artist. 

Remember all of this, it will be important later.




Yesterday was cold and blustery. It spat snow all afternoon and evening. We had about 25 trick or treaters at the house: In the ten years we’ve lived here. Total. We had zero visits last night. At this point I doubt we can blame the weather, it is a pattern. That did not stop the wife from buying two bags of candy, however. She is the eternal optimist. Her response? “Oh well, at least it is the kinds we like.” Now I have to fight temptation every time I walk through the kitchen. I reminded her I’m diabetic. She smiled at me sweetly. 

Secretly, I think she wants to kill me. Not really. Maybe. 

The grandgirls were excited about a Halloween. They put on extra layers under their costumes. The youngest was a Frozen Princess — the one in blue, I can’t remember which is which, Anna or Elsa.

The oldest girl went as Frida Kahlo. My daughter did a great job on the makeup, even putting on the Frida unibrow:


What once was here is gone


4 comments:

slugmama said...

So cute and erudite! Long live Frida.....
I wonder how many people knew who she was suppose to be? lol

Fuzzy Curmudgeon said...

Hate to break it to you, but Frida was a card-carrying Communist.

Joe said...

Sluggy — I doubt many knew

Fuzzy — oh yes, hardcore commie.

Jean said...

Your granddaughter has a good eye for art.

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