Life Outside the Fishbowl and Baggage Removal

Melissa watched the little gold fish swim in the safety of the fishbowl. She was so happy to finally be getting rid of all her emotional baggage.

This clinic used a form of ‘applied amnesia’ that could specifically target memories she no longer wanted. The abusive father, tormenting high school bullies and horrendous first marriage and divorce would alas be cleansed from her consciousness. She would go into her second marriage with Paul happy and free of memories that continued to torment and shade her life.

The brochure said that removal of the memories was permanent and she was certainly ready for that! Life would be so much better!

The nurse came in and gave Melissa a legal agreement to sign. She insisted that she read it thoroughly. The agreement stated: The above signed individual accepts and agrees to this procedure under the following conditions: Emotional ties, sensitivities and perception will change radically with the ‘Bad Memory Removal’ procedure. In some cases, relationships end as the cognitive structure and identity of the patient is changed with the removal of certain life experiences. The Clinic is in no way responsible or liable for the consequences of ‘Bad Memory Removal.’

Melissa looked up and again watched the little gold fish swim around in the fishbowl. She thought about her work in Social Services with abused children and how gratifying it was. She thought about Paul and how much she love him. They both experienced brutal divorces, both understood of how fragile a marriage can be and both knew they’d have work to keep their marriage strong.

Melissa looked at the little gold fish swim around in the fishbowl. She smiled, picked up her purse and left the clinic with all her precious baggage.

Vikki

Hey! I’d love to get rid of some of my baggage also, but are bad memories an important part of us? Do they help define who we are and make us better people? How do you feel about it?

The Gold Fish painting is 5”x7” Acrylic on Canvas. He’s part of my personal collection. Please visit The Red Chair Gallery.
THINK PRINTS! They’re available on most of my work.

And visit The Artist Challenge. Spring Fever is showing in Gallery #8.
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Happy Mother's Day and A Pain in the You Know What?

Dear Mom,
Just a note to tell you things are going great. My work is selling and the Challenge site has taken off like wildfire. I’ve met a lot of really nice people. Capt. Mike and I are having great fun with the whole thing.
(My Mom- 1987>
And yessss… I’m eating well, getting rest and taking those horse sized ‘calcium pills’ you like.

I put this little painting at the top of this blog, because I know it’s the sort of traditional thing you’d like for your kitchen. I might add it would certainly be more appropriate than the little piggy picture you put beside the frig for Kerry's notice. Your subliminal message wasn’t that subliminal, Mother. You might have thought it funny (I admit I did also when you told me about it) but it just made Kerry mad. The way I look at it: She doesn't have the same metabolism as you and I and she's got her own kind of pretty. Actually, I think that attitude would have made it easier on all of us, if you get my drift.

(My sister Kerry in stripes- me on the left)

And Mother! Uncle Troy’s new wife is not a husband stealer! Carlene had been dead for a decade and when he started up with her. I honestly don’t think you’d like anyone that dated your brother, who by the way, ‘does not walk on water.’

You’re so funny. I still laugh remembering your antics. I wish I could just get a cup of coffee and call you for one of our long chats. We figured out all the answers to life together. There’s so much we need to catch up on, but that will have to wait.

Please give Moezy a hug and tell Daddy I miss him. I miss you too, Momma, and love you very much. Thank for being a great Mom and loving me so dearly.

Happy Mother’s Day, Momma
Vikki

My Mom 1924- 1987
Happy Mother’s Day everyone! Have a wonderful weekend and give your Mom a call and tell her how very precious she is to you.- even if she can be a pain in the you-know-what.

The little turnip painting is acrylic on a little tiny 5”x 7” canvas. It’s $65 including shipping and handling. (USA only) To purchase -go to the PayPal button at the bottom of this post.

To see my other paintings please visit The Red Chair Gallery.(Prints are the hot ticket these days and available on most pieces)

And if you have a minute stop by The Artist Challenge and see the new Spring Fever collection. We also have jewelry, candle and clay artists. Whooooohoo! Again, most everything you see in the gallery is for sale. Just contact the artist under their individual artwork.

http://www.theredchairgallery.com/
http://www.theartistchallenge.com/