Even artists sometimes have to clean an office, whatever the season. (Forget the studio; that’s never going to happen.) But a little chuckle can make the chore easier. Caught Gabby (Gabriela) from the Kibble Kids gang while she was enjoying a nap in some of the stuff I was trying to sort/throw out/compact.
Gabby: “I’m sorry! I didn’t know you’d be back from your lunch so soon. And this box just looked so comfortable. And it’s exactly the right size, did you notice?”
Me: “Gabby, if you want that box, you can have it. I was going to throw it out.”
Gabby: “You humans throw out entirely too many boxes, IMO. But A.R., if you want me to take it off your hands, I’d be delighted.”
Me: “You’re just saying that because I have opposable thumbs.”
Gabby: “Ouch. That wasn’t kind.”
Me: “You’re right. I apologize. You’re welcome to the box and anything else that’s here in my Write Up The Road office.”
Gabby: “You don’t happen to have any treats around here, do you?”
And that’s how I found myself walking to the little grocery on the corner and buying cat treats when I don’t even own a cat. But she said she’d pose for me to paint her portrait one of these days. That should be interesting – Gabby doesn’t sit still for more than thirty seconds at a time. Speed-painting, anyone?
OK Quick Draw. Better get ready LOL