One of the things that I've been a little ahead of in my journey to become more cultured and gentlemanly is in having some original artwork. We hit 7 sales today and although I didn't find any clothes or shoes that I couldn't live without, I did find this painting. I'm a big fan of Surrealism and I got this one for a great price today. I didn't even know who tje artist was but I've been in this game long enough to recognize quality so I grabbed it up. I was researching it a bit just now and I've located the artist - John Floyd Morris 1920-1991. John Floyd Morris was active/lived in United States. John Morris is known for Landscape, surrealism. John Floyd Morris was a fascinating American member of the circle of Surrealists that included Dali, Ernst, Carrington, Eluard, Breton, and especially Edward James. I don't love the frame (mostly the color) but the work itself is skillfully executed and thought provoking. This is titled "Finalemente" which translates to "Finally" or "At Last" Warner

Hey check it out, I got my flame emoticon back! Finished the weekend strong by installing a new Speed Queen wash machine Friday night, (shoutout to my neighbor for helping me lift it) then driving out west and hauling a load of cows back out of Belle Fourche (pronounced bell foosh/ füsh -- ticks South Dakotans off when you pronounce it wrong, even in your head😆) for my favorite customer. Washed the trailer out, read a sermon to get my heart in tune for Sunday, and took a little nap before making homemade gyros with my bride. Ever since her stroke about 2 years ago, the cardiologist recommended a Mediterranean diet, so we try to eat as healthy as possible as often as possible. We have always been big fans of authentic Mexican cuisine, so our gyros have a bit of influence from the Mexican fajitas. Instead of greasy gyros meat, we substitute Italian-marinated (made from scratch marinade) chicken or steak, and also add grilled bell peppers and onions, which also gives them a shishkabob flavor profile. They are built on homemade-from-scratch pitas, and topped with homemade Tzatziki sauce, feta cheese, and black olives. I bring this up as it relates back to CTM: (Classic Timeless Menswear, as described by Brian McGuire) Classic meals that have stood the test of time can be prepared with influence from other ethnicities in much the same way that classic outfits can be eclectically built of timeless styles from different periods, cultures and influences. I need to get my haircut now. I already sound like a rambling hippie, man. Maybe I'll take a before and after. 😉 Have a great weekend, men.