Here, finally, is the truth.

This is a picture of our lovely artist, Izzy Seltzer. One side, is from his long ago adolescence. The other is present day.

Can you guess which one is which? You got it right! The right is before, the left after!

It's pronounced EL-EE-PEE!

Just because there's an H in it doesn't make it sound like and F!

I mean really. . .

I am NOT an elephant! And so neither is my name!

Do you seriously think I bear ANY resemblance to some blubbering, sniffly pachyderm?

I'm GREEN, for chrissake! I've got a GOLD TOOTH. And please, don't even think to put my nose in comparison with a lumbering brute's TRUNK. My beautiful, dainty, slender nose, my precious baby! Oh, I will never let anyone touch you, hurt you, cut you off to spite the face. . .

That sun sure is hot!

Life's a beach, don't they say? We were just there, at life, or at a beach, whichever suits you best. This man sure doesn't look very happy to be at the beach. I wonder why?

...And we're back!

We loved you, we missed you, we cried for you while living out our summer dreams, and now here's a teeny posting just to tell you we're back in action and ready to go! Unfortunately, posts will still be slightly irregular due to the fact that summer is still going on and no one can really hold up to a rigid schedule with a season like that. But very soon, my friends, my comrades, very soon . . .

Duke de Petunia

UFFIZI HERE I COME

--IZZY

*Newsflash!*

Have you ever wondered what really lies inside a snail shell? I mean, it's so swirly, and how does the snail fit in? Is there a magical world inside? Well, that is the theory of quite a few distinguished (if not so bright) scientists. They, along with a band of foolhardy explorers, used special cutting edge technology to shrink themselves small enough to fit inside a magnificent abandoned specimen. But, upon entering the shell, they found themselves sucked in, with no possible way to find their way out. Many were delighted with all the new discovery opportunities their situation held, but others were sorely pissed that they wouldn't get their coffee in the mornings ever again.

The contest winners...

I (being Lola) commend you all for your amazing entries for the what am I contest. I thought they were all so amazing that I had Izzy choose, and he chose the wizardress. Congratulations to you, and I must say to everyone else who put out an entry, yours were amazing as well. I guess its just time to get competitive.

here is what Izzy has to say on the matter-

"It's very clear to me, as to which one of the three respondees won, way out in front of the other two:  the first one. This writer is subtly, inventively, not calling attention to his/her self.  The second is just too literal, no imagination being expressed.  The third is too wordy, too convoluted, and frankly way off the mark, especially in terms of gender."

So, wizardress, here's your prize: a custom print, specially made for you from izzy. just say what you want, be it your name, an image, or portrait, and it will be done. your wish is our command. (almost.)

until next time,

Lola