I've been forever smitten with the painting, "A Friendly Call", by William Merritt Chase. Lucky me, it practically lives in my backyard, at the National Gallery of Art in Washington. Wouldn't it be fun to speculate on these fair ladies' tete a tete conversation? Chase's wife Alice is depicted in the yellow dress. Perhaps they're discussing how to beat the heat in all those ridiculous layers? Here's a fun thought - let's treat it like a New Yorker cartoon caption contest- send me your entries on what these gals are saying, and perhaps the winner will get a free pair of earrings! READ MORE