Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Sash Window

After a previously shallow choice, this is a deeper one. If you look through the window, you're looking at me (or at least my black T-shirt), but you're not going to see much more - the window's small, and there are lace curtains blocking the view. Which is me all over, really: willing to be in public view, unwilling to reveal much of anything personal.

I just can't get the hang of 'self baring', even though I'm surrounded by people who seem to do little else. Latest example: a casual "hello" while picking up coffee prompted the person to inform me that she's broken off her engagement (to who? I barely know you!), they're selling their hitherto jointly-owned house, and she's buying a new car with her share. I'm not aware of a sign on my head saying "tell me all": maybe it's my face?

Anyway, this fine pin is a nicely realistic interpretation in silver, complete with gold curtains and an illegible signature. It might be S. P. Realdon: I couldn't make it out even with a magnifying glass.

3 comments:

Christy said...

Which part of you do I get to see through the small opening in the curtain? Oooh. I hope it's nighttime and the lights are on inside...

Anonymous said...

You don't have a sign on your head that says "tell me all". But you do have on a pin with lace curtains, to any girl that would say "tell me all, I understand and am happy to listen". Now if you had had say, "The Birdhouse", the sharp corners might say, "tell me nothing, I'm off limits". Just goes to show you how important your pin choice is everyday :)

Ant said...

Hmm, since choosing my pin is purely personal, I don't consider what others will read into the choice. Perhaps I should in future - I don't want to be extending unintended invitations!