The original Diane Arbus photograph
Abby's impression of the Arbus photograph
The truth is in the photographs

On my daughter Abby's blog she states that the horrific face she is making in the photo immediately above was one that she had seen me make on several occasions. This false perception was confirmed by my step-daughter Jessica and Abby's mother, Sheri. For the record I wish to state that I have never made such a grotesque face and doubt if it is even possible.

But, I do think that I have found out how this perception became seeming reality. I am a great fan of the late photographer Diane Arbus (pronounced, Deeyan) Diane was at one time married to Alan Arbus, who played psychiatrist Sidney Freidman on the television series, MASH. I have at various times owned books of Diane Arbus' photographs. I think the three women in question probably saw these books and were drawn to Arbus' famous photograph of a young boy in Central Park. The similarities between his expression and Abby's are beyond coincidence. I rest my case.

For more of Abby's delusions please see her blog at http://ouranimalhouse.blogspot.com.