Smiling for the Camera

My Dad and I became good friends during his last years but it wasn't always like that.

I was about 5 in this picture and my body language speaks volumes about the dynamics of the relationship.

eek


On a happier note, (I think),  I just got a business licence!

My new business is FRANCIS MCGLYNN ART CO.

(Okay, I'm a Frances not a Francis but I named my business after my beloved grandfather who used to paint pictures of boats on the factory walls when he was on a break.)

I'm going to try to sell prints of a few of my pictures in an online ETSY store so that I can afford to get some of my work framed.

Or that's the plan anyway.


Haahahahahahahahahahaha!


Oh well as my Mom used to say, "Nothing ventured nothing gained!"


I'll keep you posted.

50 Shades of Gray, Yellow or Blue

You and/or your partner will need to wear something this summer while you read 50 Shades of Gray.

So make it a fascinator from Bombshell Blooms!

All you have to do is tell me the name of your favourite naughty/romantic book.

(blush, blush)

You can post your entry at the end of this blog or any upcoming blog,

or direct message me on twitter,

or on facebook

or e-mail me at francie.mcglynn@gmail.com.

 The last day to enter will be  Victoria Day at noon.

(That is May 21st for non-Canadians).

THE PRIZE

You can choose one of these bee-yoo-tee-ful 'Blooms' as your very own and I will mail it to you wherever you live in the world.

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b.

c.

Bombshell Blooms are made by Amy who is the daughter of my oldest friend. 

(I'm actually 6 weeks older than she is, but you know what I mean.  We've been friends since we were kids trudging to Sunday School in big heavy coats, white gloves and sailor hats.)


Amy has a world wide market for her Bombshell Blooms.

She sent me this photo of a rather elegant wedding in Australia. 
The bridesmaids and flower girl are all wearing her fascinators.

The good news is that if you don't win you can still order a Bombshell Bloom (or Blooms) from the wonderful selection at

 www.etsy.com/shop/BombshellBlooms

So remember:

naughty/romantic book title before noon on Victoria Day.

Queen Victoria wouldn't be amused but she never had a chance to win a

Bombshell Blooms fascinator!