Friday, March 28, 2014

The Ex-Boyfriend


Yesterday on my way home from work I passed this oil painting, sitting forlornly out on the sidewalk, drawing curious glances from passersby.

I'm sure there must be a story here. Did the subject of the painting hate it and throw it away? Or maybe it's a former boyfriend or partner or significant other?


Whoever threw the painting out didn't abuse it in any way, so I guess they weren't that angry. Maybe they're hoping someone else will give it a home.

There are people who collect thrift-store art -- art that's so bad it's good -- and this might be a prime example. But I passed it up. I'll leave it for the connoisseurs of such things.

I think his name is Nico. Or maybe Gerardo.

(I hope the title of this post didn't have you thinking I'd be talking about any of my ex-boyfriends. What a bait-and-switch!)

My cold is still sticking with me. It's a very low-key cold. I'm not sniffling or sneezing, I just have a scratchy throat and my energy levels are lower. I haven't called in sick to work, though I have mixed feelings about the wisdom of sitting at the library circulation desk and doling out germs like Typhoid Mary. I wash my hands a lot and hope for the best!

I haven't heard much from Dave, though I know he and his students and coworkers got to the hotel in Paris, which is apparently near Euro-Disney. (Not a part of Paris I've ever wanted to visit, you know?) I told him to say hi to Mickey -- or is it Michel?
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5 comments:

  1. Ms. MoonMarch 28, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    That's sort of sad, isn't it?
    Nico or Gerardo sure had soulful eyes.

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  2. Reya MellickerMarch 28, 2014 at 12:27 PM

    I think you chose wisely, leaving it on the sidewalk. How curious. When I saw it, I thought, "offering."

    Hey there's a High Line in Paris. If the weather's nice, let's go there! I'm also interested in finding bits of the old city walls. Thought that might interest you.

    Can't wait!

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  3. LynneMarch 28, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    That is somewhat of a mystery. An attractive man and nicely painted too.

    Poor abandoned Nico/Gerardo.

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  4. ellen abbottMarch 28, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    appearances can be deceiving. maybe he was a real jerk.

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  5. Linda SueMarch 28, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    Oh MY! I totally would have taken him home, I mean, the work is already done, he only needs embellishments and a baby dragon on his shoulder! I hope he found the right crazy person who owns a box of paints, to take him home and make him happy. That is an awesome find! Take loads of zinc and Vitamin D3. I live in the same climate as you and these are the things that keep us well.

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