It is to be understood, as per the most current edition of the Junior Ganymede Style Guide, that when undertaking the noble task of stylistic transformation—particularly in the visual arts—priority must be given to the Fribergian School, whose muscular brushwork and reverent realism do credit to both subject and sitter.

Where Arnold Friberg is momentarily unavailable, or detained in the act of rendering prophets in granite-like repose, one may with confidence defer to Fantasy Realism—provided, of course, that dragons are held in check and the lighting remains tasteful.

By contrast, the Studio Ghibli mode—with its wide-eyed countenances and dubious dietary assumptions—is reserved strictly for the amusement of unbaptized children, itinerant pagans, and those who consider tofu a protein.

Any infraction of these boundaries shall be met with the same severity reserved for bow ties before six o’clock and the serving of red wine with fish.

Does the Garden of Eden story tell us anything about the types of social pressures that men and women are most vulnerable to?  Eve was hit by general social pressure and an appeal to increase her status, whereas what got Adam was a pretty woman and/or domestic appeals.

Does that generalize?  Dunno.

Yes, I know there are profound doctrinal truths and mythopoetic insights to be garnered from the Garden of Eden story, but I happened not to be thinking about any of those.  I happened to be thinking about this instead.  So sorry.  Our normal insight suppliers have experienced 48% YoY cost increases, so we are offering these substitutes instead.  ICantBelieveItsNotInsight!

In our unrelenting efforts to improve the customization of your Junior Ganymede blog experience, this year you get to choose our blog New  Year’s resolutions for us.  Please tell us the goal you choose for us to have adopted this year.  For the best experience, please also draft a graceful apology for when we do not achieve the goal.