You never know ...

A few weeks back, I posted art that I'd done for Ms. Pat, the retiring bus-driver trainer hereabouts.

Well, last week, the local paper did an article about her. I couldn't find the story archived online, so I did a quick scan:


I couldn't attend the ROAD-E-O, so I never saw her reaction to the picture until I saw the photo. I gotta say: That's priceless!

A retirement gift

Ms. Pat, after 36 years with the Transportation Department in the Fayette County school district, is retiring. She was responsible for starting the training program many years ago and is largely responsible for my having a job and being able to provide medical benefits for my family. So, as a retirement gift, I drew her this picture, featuring some of her favorite things; it was well-received.

Greetings from the "Away Team"

Hey, PCSers! After taking something of an art-making sabbatical, I'm grinding off some rust and getting the old gears in synch. Since Jeff graciously invited me to post here, I figured I'd touch base. After all, you can take the kid out of Philly, but there's no taking Philly out of the kid.

I donated the above Captain America to the local bus drivers' annual "Military Cookout," which benefits servicemen and their families. The organizers have decided to auction it off, so here's hoping it does its job and finds an appreciative home.

Anyway ... I miss you guys, glad to see you're still active and really enjoy seeing your messages pop up in my Google reader. 'Til then, I'll consider myself part of the PCS Away Team. Peace.