THE LAST OF THE RECEPTION

The famous artist A.E. Crawford poses with her newest piece, entitled simply “Marriage.” Note the use of the wine glasses, which are considered to be typical “wedding symbols.” These glasses break easily, yet nonetheless Crawford has stacked them upon each other in flagrant defiance of the gods, fate, convention, and traditional table etiquette. Also note that the classes are filled with lemon wedges (symbolic of SOURNESS), in what seems to be a comment on comtemporary social mores. And what are we to make of the different levels of ice tea in the glasses? Only the artist knows for sure. (Although Liz certainly seems to get a kick out of it.)

In the current fashion, the guests were given little bottles of bubbles to blow as the bride and groom left. I tried to take this picture of Katie blowing them in Crawford’s face, but unfortunately they all popped on Crawfy before the shutter closed. So I drew some in, but I’m now regretting it because they look sorta like eggs.

What astounds me most is that this picture, taken hours later and in different lighting conditions, looks almost IDENTICAL to the previous one.

The couple leave for their honeymoon in the Grand Canyon. Note the liberal use of shaving cream on the windows and the empty beer case beside the car. (Somebody had fun decorating this automobile!) I never did get what that weird aluminum foil thing on the roof was though…

THAT’S ALL FOLKS!

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