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Yesterday, I received a painting from Crystal Ayala in a splatter-tastic envelope. 

The Louis, as my wife and I have begun referring to it, is absolutely gorgeous. Louis was my Betta fish throughout college, living with me in my dorm room inside a decommissioned old blender. He was, if a fish can be called so, a noble and faithful fish. Louis died some time ago and is probably somewhere in the ocean now (all drains lead to the ocean). 

Crystal’s rendition/memorial of “Louis the Betta” is perfect. I absolutely adore it.

Thanks so much Crystal.