still life on still life

a print of a painting by Vanessa Bell arrived this morning.  i knew immediately what i was going to do with it.

i've just realised it's The Grand National today.  the only horse race i ever watch, if i remember.  we always used to have family a sweepstake.  i thought well, surely there's a way to make a once a year bet without joining some betting site. apparently not.  so i'm going choose a horse, not spend a penny, and see what i would have won or lost.  safe gambling!

so, i've chosen Any Second Now - it's a great name.