I'm with @hippie-with-a-gun, I would have wanted to keep it, and having been a Certified Picture Framer in Florida, it would now be archivally framed in a distinct place of honor, most likely lent to a museum.
Then again, Marek would definitely be up for selling it, so who knows?
Howdy cresendooofpeace! That is very interesting and very wise too. You worked at a frame shop where people would bring in photos and paintings to frame?
I did indeed, I first worked in a couple of shops owned by other people, and ultimately opened my own studio and gallery, which I ran for a number of years.
I enjoyed it a lot while I did it, but it's not a business I miss, just due to the massive labor involved.
Though one of the things I found most interesting was the stories behind the things people brought in to frame. Fascinating histories.
Oh I bet that part of the business was so fascinating! I hope you sold the business and made a profit when you had to get out of it.
Unfortunately, I was rear-ended by a car, and had to close my business due to health reasons, and so was unable to sell it as I was the business.
C'est la vie. I had a good time while I was in it, learned a lot, and was able to pass my knowledge on to many more. Life is good.
Oh that's a wonderful attitude crescendoofpeace, God bless you. Did the other driver's insurance company pay a decent settlement?
I didn't get a cash settlement, but his insurance company did pay for me to have chiropractic care and massage therapy for a full year, which ended up with my back and overall health being better than it was before I got hit. So I definitely lucked out in the end.
Oh I'm glad that the insurance company did the right thing, so many times you hear horror stories of them refusing to pay anything! So you don't have any lasting effects from that accident?