NOTHING TO REPORT, SIR

       I took a physical-health day today. Joey had two gals working off their community-service hours, so my presence wasn't all that necessary. Selfishly, I took the morning off because I was helping with an art exhibit ALL afternoon, and I knew I'd be on my feet for 4 or 5 hours (and I was).
       The exhibit was held by our neighborhood Fast Frame shop. The owner is an accomplished artist, and she presented her own works, some of mine, and one other person's. We had many pieces on display, and it was an adventure helping prepare for this! I learned how to put backing on pictures,wire them, and hang them... we used cutting tools, power drills, and staple guns—heck, I felt like Tim Allen on "Tool Time." When it was over, we had each sold two pieces.
       The exhibit began at 12:30 and lasted until 4. Because this frame shop is next-door to a popular restaurant, some of our guests wandered in after their meals—as we had hoped. One gentleman is a well-known artist from a town nearby. He chewed the fat for quite awhile with another exhibitor, then he sought me out for questions: What kind of paper do I use? How do I make those soft blends; do I use a blending stick? Do I use charcoal or pencil, and what kind? Last, do I use a kneaded eraser?
       That was SO embarrassing! I had to admit: I use "drawing paper" from the crafts store. My pencils come in a 3-pack—dark, medium, light. I use my finger and a blending stick. The kneaded eraser IS with me at all times. Otherwise, I cannot talk the talk. But I had so much fun!
       Hope you had a good day too :)