Wednesday is not Monday

             

For those of you in the unemployment lines...there's GOTTA be an opening for film and fashion critics.  Hurry and apply NOW! 1. History has proven to me that if I viewed a movie that got "panned," I liked it a lot.  I'm sure many of you might feel the same...so, go for it! 2. I'm not one for perusing the local rag's entertainment section, officially named, "Style & Fashion," but since rain has been falling all day, I gave it a shot.  Yikes!  Of the Oscars' Red Carpet, the critic-ette penned, "No, my shallow darlings, the topic du jour on morning gab fests, quasi-news shows and the endless maw that is the blogosphere was Anne Hathaway's pink Prada dress and its placement of two darts-prominent little tentlike protrusions that, in the mind of many a critic, too closely resembled nipples."  I'm so glad she cleared THAT up for me.  Incidentally, the photo of the aforementioned's article makes her appear to be maybe 9 or 10, so, there's room for improvement.  Hopefully a lot---and soon.  She then continued on, telling us what all the other "experts" called the darts on Anne's dress.  I'd like to read one of her "What I did on summer vacation" reports. Obviously, I was misinformed on the Pope's retirement.  A week ago, it was thought that his excellency had hit the Irish Sweepstakes and left town.  As of this morning, there are more distinct facts mentioned, although I doubt we'll ever know the whole truth and nothing but the truth.  So be it.  According to what I've read and heard, the last time a pope said, "Sono fuori di qua" ("I'm outta here!") was in 1415, even prior to the birth of Chris Columbus.  Benedict XVI was quite the corporate man though, as witnessed by his submission of a 2 week notice.  Wotta guy, huh?  Although, I wonder if they made him sign a non-compete clause.                                                                                               Onward, Christian Soldiers!

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These 2 beautifully carved statues are gracefully decorating a portion of my home, having been acquired from a lady who relocated out of state. I've enjoyed them for several years and it's now time for someone else to enjoy them. On the bottom of one is a label that reads, Valentino, Italy. Another label has a bar code. I've not been able to find more info. A kind reader did tell me that these are no longer sculpted and she presumes the factory is out of business. Top item is approx. 16" tall and the other is approx. 20" tall. The appearance makes them seem lightweight, but that's offset by their density.

The camera doesn't show the superb detail...it's exquisite! All natural, carved from marble dust while others refer to them as reconstituted marble.

They needed to be cleaned when I purchased them, but I did not make any attempt, for fear of damage. To be fully appreciated, I would suggest a thorough, proper cleaning by the new owner.

If anyone can provide further information, that would be humbly appreciated.

If anyone would be interested in welcoming one or both into a new home, that also would be nice!

Packing and insurance will bear additional fees, but a local pickup in Ohio would preclude those.

Questions answered based upon available information. Reasonable offers considered.

Thank you!