Confessions of a Graffiti Artist

This is a true story.

I was in a facility in Florida similar to the one I am in now catering to old folks who are still active. I was put in a small dining room and ate my three meals there. However, my seat was in a small dining area. I was eating with two women who were always unhappy.

I was facing an empty wall with ancient wallpaper and with no one to speak to so I decided to demand at least a picture to look at as I faced a blank wall.

They were getting ready to throw away a large “BLAH” looking picture and frame but I brought it to my empty wall.

It was a horrible picture, so every afternoon when no one was around I worked on the picture, and lo and behold they use it now at the head of the dining area.

(Age 102)

Is Living In Assisted Living Living?

I want to explain what being confined to a caregiving second home is like.

If you love bingo, Pokeno, rummy, Uno or cards of any kind you will fit right in if you are a woman, because they enjoy these pastimes, especially when they play for money. Not big bucks, but small change. It’s the winning that counts.

For many reasons, I cannot tolerate this pastime. My life from 60 years ago to now had been fast portrait work and I am fortunate enough to be doing this full time. If I don’t feel like going out, I just turn on the TV and work from my chair. Perfecting any portraits is ever constant and I seek perfection and am constantly trying to improve.

(Age 101) - Portrait from TV of Secretary of Defense James Mattis below