You Might Wanna Verify My "Man Card"

I consider myself to be a pretty "manly" dude.  I won't go through the endless list of proof ... it would literally take days and days.  Well, at least 15 seconds.  But with the exception of being able to grow a decent beard, for the most part "manliness" is not my problem - ha.  That being said, there are a few things that I like to do that probably lean toward the fine arts or more feminine side.  Um, this is one of them ...

Framed 2011 Boston Marathon finisher medal

I can't remember now how or why I got into it, but years ago I taught myself how to "professionally" frame photos, art, and other things, like this ... my 2011 Boston Marathon finisher medal.  Michael wanted me to frame her Disney Coast-to-Coast medals, so this weekend while I had all the stuff out anyway, I also framed one of my favorite medals.  It's a 16" x 20" frame, triple matted with my medal, race bib, the 2011 embroidered patch that came in our race packet, and a likeness of my finisher certificate that was mailed to me by the Boston Athletic Association a few weeks after the race. (I'm color blind so Michael made sure the colors all matched up.)

I really don't frame "that" much stuff any more.  It takes a lot of time, patience, and precision.  But we have a ton of photos and art that I've framed around our house over the years.  We've even given framed photos of family and stuff like that as gifts a few times. It's literally saved us hundreds if not thousands of dollars.  I can professionally frame something at home for a fraction of what it would cost at a custom frame shop. I mean, I still have to pay for the materials and frame, but a custom framer would charge anywhere from $200-$350 for something like this.   And if I can brag on myself (why not, I do a lot anyway - ha), I can produce the same quality of finished project.

So anyway, I won't be watching "Say Yes To The Dress" anytime soon, or wearing one of those ridiculous scarves I see dudes around the Plaza wearing now days ... but I gotta admit, a few of the daintier qualities leak out of  me every now and then.  But don't laugh ... or I'll challenge you to something "manly"!
... be great today!