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shatto
08-10-2016, 12:08 AM
The Michael Shatto BIG Trip (5/16 to 8/2 - 2016)
Norma introduces Mike to the world of art and culture

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I had a superb guide when I was in San Antonio.
Norma is the close friend of a close friend of mine from Ethiopia and she was kind enough to share her time with me.
I am better for being with her.

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We looked up on the sides of old buildings and saw faces. — in San Antonio, Texas.

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Catholics will know. But the rest of us will not unless we go in and look. And ask.
This was carved from a single chunk of wood. Hundreds of years ago. — in San Antonio, Texas.

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Norma got me looking at the mix of colors and textures and architectural styles.

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Like Sister Wendy, but considerably more attractive and fun, Norma encouraged me to look closely as she told the stories of the art works.

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So I appreciated the details and what made this place special. — in Terrell Hills, Texas.

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So, when I left Norma, I was still interested in dog-clouds but I did have a deeper appreciation of what an artist was trying to convey. — at Walmart Marble Falls.

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So, when I got to Fort Worth, I figured I had to go to a Museum. Unfortunately, no photos allowed inside.
But this is a stunning sculpture. — in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Norma suggested the Amon. — in Fort Worth, Texas.

shatto
08-10-2016, 12:09 AM
Pretty tough telling a story when restricted to so few pictures, isn't it.