Peculiar Post #48

I altered an illustration to show my interest in portraiture, but there are problems putting famous people in illustrations. Read about it (here).

 

Motoring with the Chatterbox

Our son CJ just informed me that my vehicle needs four new tires. I was reminded of his guest post from 2011, where he describes what it was like buying a car for me. Read about it (here).

The "Shred"

People were asked to bring canned foods for our local food drive, but someone donated a curious item. Read about it (here).

Old-Fashioned Selfies

Vanity isn’t usually the reason artists stare into a mirror to capture the nuances of their own countenance. Check it out (here). 

 

Enough is Enough

I've had all I can stand. How about you? Check it out (here).

 

Giants

I was a gullible kid growing up and it was easy for people to fool me. Check it out (here).

 

Grandpa's Ghost

A ghost sat at our kitchen table when I was a kid. Read about him (here).

Who Wears the Pants in Your Family?

Can you tell who wears the pants in the family in this Gainsborough double portrait? I think I can. Check it out (here).

 

Theater Courtesy

Do you move to accommodate latecomers in movie theaters. Check it out (here).

 

ASS-College

The re-naming of a law college provided a good laugh. Check it out (here).

 

Death by a Thousand Drips

My mother is fanatical about her coffee but can't keep her coffeemaker in proper working order. Read about it (here). 

 

Peculiar Pictures #45, #46 & #47

I didn’t get a chance to write a new post for today because I spent the weekend trying to purchase a new coffee maker for my mother. Until then, check out a few more Peculiar Pictures from my illustration files (here).

An Arrangement in Amsterdam

When Mrs. Chatterbox got ill in Amsterdam, I wanted to buy her some flowers to cheer her up. It didn't go as planned. Read about it (here).