The man on the right was a great-great grandfather of mine. The writing on the back of the photograph said emphatically that they were all three Republicans.
For years, my creative Muse was satisfied by teaching Spanish in high school. Some may think that this must have been a hum-drum existence. For me it was not. I enjoyed it tremendously because I was frequently inspired by some wild idea of methodology that occurred to me while teaching. With eager anticipation and excitement, I would try it out. Teaching is creation.
Upon retirement, I spent many years writing and felt the same enthusiasm, pleasure and sense of accomplishment that teaching had given me.
Although I am not finished writing or teaching (senior Spanish classes), I've now discovered that painting also fulfills my need to be creative. I find such delight in color and, since my life has always revolved around people, it is inevitable that I must paint portraits.
I would love to read your comments about my paintings.
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