This summer was spent wandering around outside, hauling around my art supplies, my chair and my snacks on public transit, looking to find the best spot on street corners to sit and paint that mildly hot picture. Several days went by and I spoke to no one, (an odd feeling considering there are so many people swarming around), then a lady came by and pointed at my picture and said, "I live right there!" Then she took off down the street.