Thanksgiving, Part the Fifth
Mamacita says: Many people believe this is a Norman Rockwell painting, but it’s not. It was painted by artist Douglass Crockwell, and even though their surnames and style are similar, they are definitely two different people.
And, with the mother and children bringing in the sheaves dishes, we know their family will soon be feasting on food, fun, love, and laughter. Well, we hope so, don’t we.
I hope YOUR family will feast on the same.
Thanksgiving, Part the Fourth
Mamacita says: Maybe we all need to focus on the good things in our lives more than we dwell on the bad things. A little gratitude can really pep up the ol’ attitude. Oh, and it’s okay to express thankfulness on the other 364 days, too.
Thanksgiving: Part the Third
Mamacita says: I’m a sucker for a “returning soldier” sentiment. Norman Rockwell knew how to hit us in the heart, and that’s a fact. Some things never change. Even now, in 2012, there are people anxiously awaiting the return of a loved one, and greatly missing those who can’t get leave.
I guess my only complaint, and it’s not really a complaint – just something I’ve noticed – about Rockwell’s family portraits is that the mother always looks like she’s 110 years old. Oh, well. . . maybe it’s the grandmother.
Although, my mother is 81 and looks like she could be the daughter of the mother in this painting.
Also? There is something about a man in a kitchen, under any circumstances, that is pretty darn sexy. . . .
