Three Jimmy's ; pen and ink on paper (pages from a math text book, then mounted on board), 4.5 x 7.5 inches. I found a picture of Jimmy Stewart in my pocket. It's not that unusual, really -- I print all sorts of pictures, all the time, with ideas for drawings or paintings I'll make. But I have no memory of choosing this Jimmy, and I have no idea what to do with him. It's a closeup. It looks like a still from a movie. Black and white. He's cast in shadow, looking tortured or doubtful (is there really any difference?). His collar is up so it's cold outside. Possibly winter. He's wearing a hat, but everyone wore hats in his kind of movies. I draw him three times in pen and ink. His face is lovely in its empathy and length. But I still don't remember anything. * * * * * A certain someone just sneezed an entire mouthful of baby food right into my face; the effect is like throwing a handful of barf against a window fan. * * * * * The other day we (me a
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