gor[b] Paul Gorbould: Words and Pictures

Ruby red slippers

And now for something completely different...

Yesterday was picture day at my daughter's kindergarten.

Of course she looked adorable in her pretty little dress, white stockings and red bow in her hair... but the finishing touch was the addition of these faaaaabulous ruby red shoes.

These works of art were a gift from Auntie Alison. Not exactly practical - the sequins come off, they scratch the furniture, and we've glued the rosettes back on twice. Doesn't matter, not the point. These shoes rock - and her little sister has a matching pair.

Anyhow, the photographer shows up, and my daughter lines up with the other kids. Like me, she's tall, so she's in the back row. All of a sudden, the teacher cries out, "WAIT!!" She hauls my daughter out of line, and says, "No way are you hiding in the back row wearing THOSE shoes! Come on up to the front, dear."

CLICK!

So, at least once in her life, my daughter will be in the front row. Thanks, Auntie Alison!