so this is a collage called swamp. i made it in february of last year. it is currently framed in a homemade, hand-painted frame. it is paper collage on a book binding panel. it is 7" x 10". and i am giving it away. i've been wanting to have a blog giveaway for some time, and the time has finally arrived. here's how it works. all you need to do is leave a comment on this post. by leaving a comment you are automatically entered into the contest (as long as your comment offers a way for me to get in touch with you, or you know that i know you). the contest will be open until next wednesday at noon, eastern standard time. at that time the contest will officially be closed and i will pick a random number. the person whose comment matches that number wins! for example, if i happen to pick the number 33, the thirty-third comment will win. oh, and one more rule: you can only post ONCE. if you win, i will send you the collage, signed by me, the artist, free of c...
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1. i should have gotten the flu shot
2. i should wash my hands profusely after shaking hands on a sunday
3. my temporary steelers tattoos on my arms (leftover from the superbowl) are ugly and should be removed immediately. he's a redskins fan.
seriously, i'm feeling much better. i got an antibiotic prescribed, and the fever had already begun to break, i think, so i'm feeling loads better already. should be back in the swing of things soon. thanks for asking!