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October 26, 2008

Magic Marker Monday — From Princesses To Pirates

Written by Michelle

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"It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child."

~Pablo Picasso

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Apparently we are no longer completely enamored with princesses. We have moved on to pirates. Pirates in dresses and high heels anyway.

I am told that the frowny faces on the ship's sail and the pirate's hat more than compensate for her princess couture gown and footwear. The little yellow deely-bop and red plus sign next to the pirate are actually the key to the treasure chest and the "X" marking the treasure's spot, respectively.

Unfortunately, I made the mistake of asking how the lady pirate was supposed to have sword fights and defend her treasure in such high-brow attire. I was promptly treated to a full demonstration involving pirate hat, eye-patch and sword combined with a Snow White gown and high-heeled Cinderella shoes.

I would tell you more about this, but I must now go and face my punishment. I am told that I must walk the plank at sword-point for the grievous crime of laughing at a pirate during her "Special Sword-fightin' Srabba-ganza Dummy-strashun Show." Apparently it's "'Genst da Pirate Coda Effiks". Just so you know…