Sunday, November 24, 2013

F. Scott Fitzgerald and Friend


 

Much to my husband's dismay, I never pass the statue of F. Scott Fitzgerald in Rice Park in downtown St. Paul without greeting him.  This summer I convinced my granddaughter that F. Scott would love to make her acquaintance, too.  I hope that they will become fast friends!
Sculpture Michael Price created this statue of F. Scott Fitzgerald in 1996 as St. Paul celebrated Fitzgerald’s centennial birthday.

17 comments:

  1. I bet this statue is the exact build and height of Scott Fitzgerald.
    PS: It's always nice to have your grandchildren tagging along.. eh.

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  2. They look like they've bonded already Kate :)

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  3. This is so nice, you made me laugh by greeting him when you pass!

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  4. your g-daughter is beautiful! :)

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  5. I like the way he is posed in that sculpture with hat in hand and coat over the arm. He does look very approachable.

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  6. What a cute willing model you have there, Talking to statues ? Hmmmmm

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  7. It looks like they already are!

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  8. An interesting man to know!

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  9. He does look as if he is ready for a chat with any passerby!

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  10. The artist did a good job making it look very approachable.

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  11. G-daughter doesn't look quite ready for a chat yet but the willing approach is the first step. I wish them a long and happy friendship.

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  12. A formal introduction I see. Proper and chaperoned! The young upcoming Miss is so fortunate to have you as a mentor!

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  13. She's going to break hearts.

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  14. I bet he has a lot of friends! :)

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  15. The sculpture is wonderful and your granddaughter looks super sweet. Lovely portrait!

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  16. I hope your granddaughter gets to know Fitzgerald well too. He wrote so well!

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