It's been awhile since I've contributed to Illustration Friday – both the size of the mob (over 420 for this week's topic) and its mentality (all things cuddly and computer-generated) being somewhat off-putting – but this weekend's trip to Montreal got me some face time with an old friend, a Cheshire Cat I painted for my sister Rachel a long time ago (the dust on top is practically embedded). * * * * * "But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked ... Stella was in prime form this weekend, a joker-acrobat pouring forth her unique blend of complaints, demands and ha-ha deceptions. Fortunately I had a big bag of presents to bribe/threaten her with, although most of it was clothes. Notice my feline friend in the background. * * * * * Almost every visit there's a point where we end up in some kind of diner. Why? Because four year-olds are easily bought off with grapefruit juice and fries. Oh best friend, why does your price-tag alway
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