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<\/p>\nKids’ drawings are amazing in their simplicity and complexity. Here we see an attacker and a defender. A shark is involved. There is an element of shock and awe here; even the castle is surprised.<\/p>\n
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Update:<\/p>\n
Ah the artist corrected me. Here’s the real story:<\/p>\n
The fella on the left is on a raft with a flag because he’s visiting (not invading) from another country. He’s being attacked by sharks.<\/p>\n
The fella on the right is trying to help his new-found friend so he’s shouting out directions. His flag (NOT A BUILDING, GRANDPA) is not surprised but is a flag of the sun.<\/p>\n
No wine was involved, spilt or otherwise \ud83d\ude42 But I did ask. I got the “GRANDPA” holler. Sometimes it’s fun to poke a bear.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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