Although I have been busy with several other projects, I took the time to work on a postcard for friends to celebrate Mardi Gras. This is an ink drawing, approximately 12x8". The total time involved was about 10 hours.

Took a pdf file to OfficeMax to print out, but several problems erupted with that. Somehow the file shrunk in Reader to 93%, unacceptable. It also printed all over the sheet so mechanical trimming became impossible. Then I left my flash drive on the counter at the store. I miss the old days when I could print these out myself.

Happy and productive new year to you. This wonderful image was made by my dad back in 1956. The dog is Chester, the world's greatest dog and a current resident of our house, has been added. We used this for our New Year 2010 card.