I just remembered a fantastic grandma related story that happened this summer. I just have to take a moment to share it with you, but first I want to introduce you to two great blogs. Why? Because on Wednesday they both talked about me!
Blog No. 2 --- Ana from Toil & Trouble has been busy writing her thesis for her studies in architecture. While she was away she asked me to write a guest blog post about a certain piece of architecture and relate it to an outfit I had worn. Fun!
Okay, onto that story...
I have an awesome grandma. She's small and cute and funny and nice. Everything a grandma should be. Her name is Gloria Flowers, but we call her Nana, which are both awesome grandma names. This summer, while I was living at home, I was showing her my collection of African themed art that is being sold to help aid the costs of my sister adopting a child from Ethiopia. While looking them over she pointed at this painting:
And said, with all sincerity, "Is this one for me?" I looked at her, slightly confused, and said, "Um...sure...why do you ask?" She looked at me and simply explained that it says her name. Well, her name to me anyway. Do you see it? If not, look at this one:
She honest to goodness thought I had spelled out the word NANA. No thought at all that they were supposed to be African themed or that they might be zebra stripes. I kind of wish I did mean to spell it out. Maybe there will be a real NANA painting in the future!
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Hi Bethany,
ReplyDeleteGreat story and yes I could see the word Nana clearly :)
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Susan
that is simpley awesome :)
ReplyDeleteAwwww, that's such a cute story!!! Thanks for sharing! Did you ever explain to her that it wasn't in fact her name?
ReplyDeleteThat is a strange coincidence that the zebra stripes spell her name, I can see it!
ReplyDeleteI think that is adorable! I love Nana!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story. Maybe subconsciously you were spelling it out.... Thanks for stopping by my blog - I look forward to reading yours!
ReplyDeletehahahaha This is the sweetest, funniest story!!! I'm sure she treasures it, too!
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That was a heartwarming post...
ReplyDeleteMade me remember my Grandma...we will always miss her everytime there's a family gathering:)
Isn't that the best thing about art? Learning how others interpret something in a completely different way than yourself.. Truly a great story! Now you left me wondering: Where did the painting end up? (with your Nana?)
ReplyDeleteAlso I want to thank you so much for the super sweet comment you left on my blog, I'm blushing =) Best thing is that I found your blog, as I've been looking for good blogs on art for a while!
xo Linda
oh nana. also - great guest post on toil and trouble, so cool to pair fashion/art and buildings and you're in the the perfect area for that!
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