Crow Collection of Asian Art

Mel, Mom, and I took a day to marvel at the wonders of Oriental art. It was nice. They continually played this super soothing music in the background that consistently failed to make my feet feel any better. I can't complain, though, since admission was free. Mostly I learned that Oriental people use Jade for everything, from mirrors to weapons of war to toothbrushes. Basically, anyone who didn't like green was screwed. I was sad I couldn't buy the little samurai doll for Mom that could battle Janice's evil, ugly tribesmen dolls, but I just didn't have the $1700 on hand. 

We ate at the Cosmic Cafe on Oak Lawn afterward. That's delicious, meatless food with all sorts of crazy colors everywhere. Fantastic. 

Rawwwwwwwr!

Mom gets a few new ideas for her house.

No, granite and Oriental art don't go together,

but no one seems to mind.

 Mel poses before a Samurai warrior who protects his junk from a dragon.

 Mom and Mell are showered by origami swans.

That's the Cosmic Cafe in the background. It's your reward for crossing the street without dying.