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1. the ghosts of night, the dreams of day

By: andrea joseph, on 10/20/2014
Blog: andrea joseph's sketchblog (Login to Add to MyJacketFlap)
JacketFlap tags: illustration, journal, drawing, car, pen, sketchbook, Paul Weller, sketchcrawl, Sheffield, Urban Sketchers, AJ, andrea joseph, Andrea Joseph drawings, Go Sober For October, Urban Sketchers Yorkshire, illustrator, Add a tag

Had a lovely day yesterday, drawing for the love of drawing rather than for work. I always love catching up with Urban Sketchers Yorkshire, my sketchcrawling buddies, too. We spent the day at the National Emergency Vehicles Museum in Sheffield. It was right up my tree. Loved the subject matter. I could spend another day, or ten, there. And, maybe even a night; apparently there are many ghosts in this former police and fire station. If you believe in that sort of thing, of course. I don't but I'm willing to have my mind changed.

There was a very specific colour scheme too. Reds, blacks and a little yellow were the colours of the day. I managed to not take seventeen pencils cases, which is an achievement for me, and narrowed it down to just the three sketchbooks. I always try to take some tools that I wouldn't normally draw with at home. I try and play a bit more on sketchcrawls. It feels like the right place to do that as you often encounter subject matter you wouldn't normally choose to draw. The red Bingo dabber was an inspired choice of pens.

Here's something I've noticed during October, as I'm participating in Go Sober For October, I do a lot more with my weekends. It's much easier when you're not factoring in a 'big night' or a hangover. That's just another benefit to being sober; doing more stuff with your time. Just look at how my blogging has increased in the last month!

The museum holds a vast range of fire service related memorabilia that had previously been sitting in attics and local fire stations all over the county and amongst the exhibits were prisoner files from the last century. I found these the most fascinating of all, and below are my drawings of some of the mugshots from around the 1940s. It's funny how just by drawing somebody, spending that time studying someone, you can feel a real connection with them. I don't just want to now more about the faces I drew, I feel an empathy, sympathy, for them. Protective towards them even, like I knew them. I guess what I'm trying to say was that I was touched by them. Maybe I do believe in ghosts.

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2. tell me have you ever seen me

By: andrea joseph, on 3/27/2010
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I was looking through some old stuff yesterday. Throughout my life I've always made books. Books of stuff. Books about nothing much. Just about life, I guess. I found this one which is about 15 years old. It's jam packed with drawings, photos, thoughts and ideas. I hadn't looked through it for years.

This page, particularly, made me smile. Not just because it looks like one of my drawings. And not just because Weller and Young can all be found amongst the stamps and other bits and pieces from places I've visited. But mostly because this is, without a doubt, my favourite photo of my mam and dad. Looking fabulous. Looking like a couple of young Mods.

I'm getting this urge. A feeling that I might just draw this entire page in one of my Moleskines.

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Tim said, on 3/27/2010 9:01:00 AM

It does look like one of your drawings and you should draw it in your Moleskine.

lene said, on 3/27/2010 9:33:00 AM

yes. it would be nice to see it in drawing.
i can't wait to see it. :)

Margaret Ann said, on 3/27/2010 10:24:00 AM

Amazing... I too thought it a page from one of you sketchbook...Sweet memories...Lovely photo of your parents! :)

moreidlethoughts said, on 3/27/2010 8:05:00 PM

What Tim and Lene and Margaret said -I say ditto.
Please? Pretty please. with sugar?

"JeanneG" said, on 3/27/2010 8:40:00 PM

If anyone can do it, you can.

Claire M said, on 3/27/2010 9:09:00 PM

What a cool photo to have of your Mom and Dad. I think sketching this page is a great idea!!

Tim said, on 3/28/2010 3:55:00 AM

That looks great! Such a cool layout (and Stephen is there too) but your folks steal the page, although I can't think when I last read 'Surathani' - what a place!

Print and publish!

Tracy said, on 3/28/2010 6:23:00 AM

i love an old photo and this one is wonderful especially sitting among all those bits and pieces. a little scrapbook.
oh i cannot wait to see your drawing.

Dan Kent said, on 3/28/2010 6:41:00 AM

Do it! Do it! Do it!

K Spoering said, on 3/28/2010 12:51:00 PM

Love the rat-tail comb in your Mom's hand! brings back the days....

Anonymous said, on 3/28/2010 7:28:00 PM

Hello, Im trying to have a daily sketchbook ,organizer ,journal,all in one book. Im just starting to learn all this scrapbooking and journaling daily. can you please show some of your pages and explain how to do these books.It would mean alot.
Thank you,
Linda

Nikira said, on 3/28/2010 7:42:00 PM

Beautiful combination, especially photo looks so emotional. Drawing would be amazing in your style.

andrea joseph's sketchblog said, on 3/29/2010 9:17:00 AM

Thanks, folks.

It's a lovely photo isn't it? It's a lovely spread actually. I think I'm going to attempt drawing this, but I don't know how I'll tackle the photo. Hmmmmm.

Did you spot the monkey (my mother is holding it)? It seemed that throughout my childhood if you were having a photo taken you had a monkey thrust in your hands? That doesn't seem to happen anymore. Which can only be a good thing.

Linda, I don't really do any scrapbooking. Or journalling. For me it's all drawing - there are the odd exceptions, but they are few and far between. I'd say the best thing is to join the Everyday Matters group (if you haven't already). You'll find a lot of help there.

Cheers, my dears.

Kathleen said, on 3/29/2010 5:08:00 PM

You have such cool parents! I hope my children can think something similar of me in the years to come! :)

Jenea said, on 3/30/2010 8:27:00 AM

Great photo! :)

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3. another little bit gets lost

By: andrea joseph, on 5/31/2009
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Just some pebbles on a beach. Kicked around displaced by feet.
Just some broken stones. Trying to get home.

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iva yaneva said, on 5/31/2009 2:13:00 PM

you really find inspiration everywhere, don't you? :)
I love how different each one looks, how you've managed to add the different texture each one has:) lovely!

Sydney Harper said, on 5/31/2009 2:53:00 PM

Very nice! Wonderful color and texture.

Margaret Ann said, on 5/31/2009 4:38:00 PM

You "rock" Andrea! LOL :)

tlc illustration said, on 6/1/2009 3:52:00 AM

Have I told you that you are my drawing hero? *love*

Stephen Hall said, on 6/1/2009 10:26:00 AM

I have a 'lucky stone' I have carried in my pocket for a million years! Now and again the kids ask where it is and it comes out of my pocket... I'm beyond help! Love and adore these and would happily have them in my pocket (need bigger pants though)

Pippa said, on 6/1/2009 4:23:00 PM

WOW! I honestly thought you had cut out pictures of stones and stuck them down! This is on a whole new level of brilliance!

Ricardo Sérgio said, on 6/1/2009 5:38:00 PM

Beautiful, clean, adorable!

Jules said, on 6/2/2009 5:01:00 AM

Andrea! As always, just gorgeous! I love the pink tones.

Isabel said, on 6/2/2009 3:57:00 PM

magic when you click in the image ndsee allyour detailed work

Dan said, on 6/3/2009 2:30:00 AM

I stumbled on your blog for the first time when I was searching for drawing resources, then lost the link. Once again, I'm making time to draw, and I had to find your art. Luckily, I did after scouring Google and am "drawing" inspiration from the patience you must have. If nothing else, I hope to learn about patience and calmness through drawing.

Rachel said, on 6/3/2009 4:58:00 AM

Beautiful - especially that third one from the left.

andrea joseph's sketchblog said, on 6/3/2009 5:09:00 AM

Thank you all, so much guys.

I'm quite happy with this, it's not often I draw from the natural world - unless it's the crazy natural wooodland world in my head, of course.

Cheers, guys. And, welcome Dan, glad you found me, again.

Rita said, on 6/3/2009 7:44:00 AM

You are the master with texture and shading! Love the rocks. I hope they find their way home. :)

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4. in a moment, in a single moment

By: andrea joseph, on 7/11/2008
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I'm calling this one done. When I started this drawing, and posting it step by step, I said that I had no idea where it was going. I must admit that was not completely true. I actually believed that what I was doing was taking THIS 'air mail' drawing out of my sketchbook and reworking it onto paper. So throughout, as I was laying down the layers of blue ballpoint, in the back of my mind I was expecting to make the final post the one where I'd change the whole mood of the drawing by adding the red. However, the drawing had a mind of it's own and took me somewhere else completely.

I can't tell you how much I love that. How a drawing, or creative practice in general, makes you the passenger on a journey. I've been wondering at what point this one changed direction, from the original idea. Where it turned down a side street. It could have been the slight turquoise-y colour of one of the ballpoints that changed things. It could have been the mood I was in or the music I was listening to. It could have been the calling card that came through the door or the hair band I found. Of course, it was all those things.

I don't know how I feel about the finished piece. I think it's over worked. I'm really annoyed about the shade of blue that I made the shadow in the bottom right hand corner. But hell, right now I want to post it and move on to the next one. 'Cause right now it's telling me it's done. Finished. Finito.

(I also promise I've finished with the Paul Weller references. Now where's that Joni lyric book....)

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sosser said, on 7/11/2008 7:10:00 PM

i love that journey, too. thanks for taking us along on yours. the drawings are beautiful!

Lexy said, on 7/11/2008 7:26:00 PM

oh wow, there's so much work in this!!
I love how you can keep spotting an extra little detail in there, and I loved seeing the progression. You've got me motivated!!
How's your hand?!

Ann said, on 7/11/2008 8:01:00 PM

Thanks for posting this in all its stages! Wonderful to see the progression and to read how you allow for the drawing to happen. Beautiful drawing!

Donn said, on 7/11/2008 8:31:00 PM

I think you did pretty good, Andrea. Like the composition and the colored pencil. Thanks for the step by step along the way.

Kathleen said, on 7/11/2008 9:06:00 PM

I love step by steps and it is even more fun when there is a surprise ending-the mood and the texture of this piece is wonderful

seesue said, on 7/11/2008 9:06:00 PM

Andrea, our go-to girl for the details. You are unBEATable!

SCquiltaddict said, on 7/11/2008 10:10:00 PM

this is very cool, NO wait its fascinating...all the plethora of details...so very well done too...bytw whats a biro? ball point pen...anyway cant wait to see what ou do next i know it will be spectacular

purplepaint said, on 7/11/2008 10:36:00 PM

I love this! It has such depth, I could just reach into the picture and pick up one of the pieces! I love the different shades of blue, and I think you did an awesome job! Marva

joseph's art and stuff said, on 7/12/2008 12:49:00 AM

WOW, I love coming back to see the progress. I tip my pens and bow down to you.

kazumiwannabe said, on 7/12/2008 3:27:00 AM

It looks awesome. The ruler with its transparency looks incredibly real. I'm floored each time I see your work!

Gillian said, on 7/12/2008 6:07:00 AM

Not for the first time, I'm amazed by your skill with a ballpoint pen. Mr Biro himself could never have envisaged such artwork from his invention!
Beautiful work, Andrea. Thanks for answering my previous question. x

Quilt Knit said, on 7/12/2008 6:51:00 AM

This is just wonderful! The right hand corner is too blue, too much shadow? I just thought you had it in shadow from the lamp overhead. You use only ball point pens? Is this work in your Moleskine or art paper? I wanted to know the brand of paper you used.
Some Rubbish, you had to finish.
Just a delight for eyes.

Sherrie Roberts

andrea joseph's sketchblog said, on 7/12/2008 7:18:00 AM

Thank you all, guys.

Lexy it's itching to get started on the next - butI'm definatley taking a couple of days off!

Margaret, a Biro is, indeed, a ballpoint pen. It's the brand name.

Sherrie, well I'm glad you think it looks like the shadow and light of an over head lamp, because that's exactly what I was going for. It's just the colour of the blue in the right hand corner is wrong. It's very subtle and probably only I'd notice, but that's what happens when you're obsessive!

This piece is on paper. It is a Windsor and Newton heavy weight cartridge. It has to be heavyweight, to take of all that cross hatching.

Cheers, everyone. I'm glad you've enjoyed the process. I've enjoyed your company.

Pippa said, on 7/12/2008 7:23:00 AM

I absolutely adore it. Thank you for showing us a work-in-progress. The finished piece is wonderful. I love it.

no way said, on 7/12/2008 7:50:00 AM

As much as I enjoy this drawing (and I really do!) I also like what you've written to accompany it. Your reflecting back on the process and the final outcome is really interesting, and probably mirrors what many of us feel about our work as well. Although I think you've said it more eloquently than I might have!

Well done!

Lisalou said, on 7/12/2008 9:02:00 AM

Thanks for taking the time to share the process. Truly fascinating! Your patience and talent amazes me!

Rita said, on 7/12/2008 10:53:00 AM

I deeply admire what you do! Such talent and patience! It is always a joy to see what you have done next. You shared the process with us this time!! What a journey! Thanks so much! :)

Serena said, on 7/12/2008 5:29:00 PM

I so enjoyed seeing your work in progress, Andrea! An amazing finish, as always....and your attention to detail always blows me away.

Jennifer Lawson said, on 7/13/2008 7:12:00 PM

Wow, wow, wow! I just love everything you do! Thanks for sharing the progress. It was so cool to watch!

wagonized said, on 7/13/2008 7:27:00 PM

Gosh how i love the allegory you used about being the passenger. I happen to LOVE the dark area starting in the bottom right corner. It adds depth to the whole piece. I love it. I LOVE it.

Anetka said, on 7/14/2008 3:15:00 AM

it never stops suprising me what you can do with a piece of paper and ball point pen...
thank you for sharing your amazing journey:)

kazumiwannabe said, on 7/14/2008 6:04:00 AM

Hi, it's me again... Just to say I sent you an award on my blog, and you're free to participate or ignore it! I just had to do it, your desk drawing,a few posts ago, really was a revelation for me! thanks again!

Lisa M Griffin said, on 7/14/2008 12:18:00 PM

I love seeing the creative process to this piece and like all the contrast/shadow that you have created using a very limited palette. It's always interesting seeing the progression of a piece, but I also understand the need to finally hold it up and say "DONE!"
Thanks for sharing.

purplepaint said, on 7/14/2008 5:56:00 PM

Thank you for your comments on my blog. :) Marva

Rick said, on 7/15/2008 11:37:00 AM

My favorite part is the translucent ruler with the page underneath showing through. And if it was a hairband from around our house there would still be a number of my daughter's hair hanging on.

mrana said, on 7/15/2008 1:09:00 PM

Brilliant. Am awestruck once again. Bl***y brilliant. Thank you for the step-by-step, I may never draw again ...

andrea joseph's sketchblog said, on 7/15/2008 2:22:00 PM

Thank you all so much, guys.
I probably won't be doing one of these again in a hurry.

The strange thing is, for me, my favourite bit is the very corner that I started off with. The little blue pen (actually it's all blue!), the Featherpost envelope and the hairband. I never saw that coming.

And, Rick, that is one of the little details I meant to put in but forgot - the hairs on the hairband. I also forgot the star in the window of the envelope. I could add them. Hmmmmm.

Thanks everyone, for joining me on this little journey. Ta.

E-J said, on 7/15/2008 5:46:00 PM

Your description of the process reminds me of a passage in "Art & Fear" about the work itself dictating what is needed ... I would go merrily insane making something as detailed as one of your drawings. What a labour of love! I haven't viewed the stages yet so will rush off to look at those now.

Got a little something for you. Just a teeny weeny something - or rather, 3 teeny weeny somethings - so don't get too excited.

littlemithi said, on 7/16/2008 2:21:00 AM

This has been great to follow (especially I since I've been away and have managed to see all your last blog posts all at one go!) Looking forward to the next one! (and thanks again for all the flickr comments!)

Chad Wallace said, on 7/16/2008 10:22:00 AM

Love the complexity, and that you shared the process. Really great stuff.

clare said, on 7/16/2008 1:45:00 PM

I gave you an award on my blog. You are a sensational artist. In accepting the award, you are not obligated to continue with the nomination of others, but it is fun and encouraging all at the same time!

Andres said, on 7/17/2008 8:55:00 AM

Andrea, thanks for the peak into your creative process- the visuals & text. Splendid results

True Bloom said, on 7/17/2008 11:51:00 AM

Love your work. The darker shadow gives the image a feeling of depth, I think it's great.

petescully said, on 7/20/2008 2:19:00 AM

i'm glad to have seen the process. It turned out incredible! I think the choices you make in a drawing are spot on.
I've given you another of those awards that are doing the rounds, cheers for the inspiration!

thats just it said, on 7/27/2008 6:32:00 PM

i enjoy the final result. well worth the torture i would say. great job!

pompatooie said, on 7/28/2008 8:34:00 PM

How can you be annoyed with perfection?????? I don't know how you do it, but you consistantly turn out beautiful, pristine, exact, detailed, interesting, exciting work. I love what you do.

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5. it goes on and on

By: andrea joseph, on 12/12/2007
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Phew. Perhaps my longest drawing ever. I got lost in this baby for days. And so, when I look at it, how do I feel? A sense of pride, accomplishment, achievement? Well, no actually. All I see is that little bit of map that I well and truly messed up on - just above the Chopper drawing, behind the Passing Time card. Can't keep my eyes off it. Damn.

Anyway there is a theme going on amongst all the stuff and nonsense. I won't say anymore I think all the clues are on the board. I think. Do you know what it maybe?
(Click on image to view)

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Sherry said, on 12/12/2007 5:10:00 AM

Oh my, a puzzle first thing in the morning! All your drawing drawa m e in, but the theme here is leaving me scratching my head. A's, B,s and circles??

Anonymous said, on 12/12/2007 5:15:00 AM

Andrea,
Your art work is so amazing, my only response ever is "WOW!" I don't know the theme either except for the combo of travel items and business information. An event followed by travel in the planning stages?
Shirley
http://www.paperandthreads.com

Teri C said, on 12/12/2007 6:32:00 AM

Amazing!! Looks like stubs and tickets from a vacation. Just amazing.

r.e.wolf said, on 12/12/2007 6:59:00 AM

I haven't a clue, but that's okay, because these pieces are just so much fun, visually! I LOVE them!

Alanna said, on 12/12/2007 7:50:00 AM

thanks for visiting my website. I usually track your new entries on the EDM superblog, so I rarely leave comments...I don't have the mind for puzzles most of the time that I'm surfing the web, so I just look in at your sketches in awe and can't imagine my sketches ever being that perfect!

Felicity said, on 12/12/2007 9:29:00 AM

Super drawing, I thought before I read about it that it must have taken ages! No guesses though!

dinahmow said, on 12/12/2007 11:34:00 AM

OK...here's my two penn'orth.
First of all, it took me a while to find the "bit of map." But, if it's from a London street map, could it be Marylebone (Station) spelled without the "e."?
And, since there are tickets from places in London and from places in the country, maybe a special celebration trip?
Or maybe I should slip away and have another coffe...

suzanne said, on 12/12/2007 12:49:00 PM

I'm feeling a little dumb this afternoon...no brain power left at the moment... HOWEVER, this doesn't keep me from absolutely drooling over this drawing. I'll check back when I'm feeling smarter and take a stab at the puzzle!

MILLY said, on 12/12/2007 12:53:00 PM

Great drawing, so interesting and must be something to do with time. Maybe how you have spend your time over the last year or so, memories of places you have been. As a Horological ..measuring time....okay give in !
Eileen

Anonymous said, on 12/12/2007 4:09:00 PM

Oh, just for fun... I see a W and a bride and beauty card, trips and night out....might it be a wedding and honeymoon plan?
YOur drawings are awesome!
-Minda

gabi campanario said, on 12/12/2007 4:21:00 PM

i love all these compositions you do. the chopper by Peter is my favorite piece of paper on the board. my brain is fried now though and i can't think of a theme to save my life, but i'll keep at it!

andrea joseph's sketchblog said, on 12/12/2007 4:42:00 PM

Thank you all guys.

I deliberately didn't really give any clues out for this one because I thought I'd made the previous ones just too easy. But I think I may have gone to the other extreme with this one and made it too cryptic. So I think I may need to give a clue out which is - I am looking for a piece of music.

The music I am looking for does have a few themes running through it. Time, and the passing of time, is one theme Eileen. And London is defiantely strongly associated with this album, Dinahmow.

Thanks for visiting, guessing and all of your kind words. Cheers folks.

juj said, on 12/12/2007 4:49:00 PM

Think I will get lost for days as well just looking at all the wonderful things to see. LOVE the sketch of the sketch (bike). Awesome as always Andrea.

Jess said, on 12/13/2007 1:14:00 AM

I'm awestruck by this wonderful drawing Andrea. I'm absolutely hopeless at drawing anything with text, even very large simple text. Such skill and patience!

MILLY said, on 12/13/2007 3:16:00 AM

What about Grease. Summer nights, Beauty school drop out, Frenchy, pink ladies . Grease lghtning, isn't there a line, it's electrifying, fuse wire. Theatre and film versions. If not , I really do give in. Eileen

Roshanda said, on 12/13/2007 5:14:00 AM

I can see how you could get lost in it for days. I could get lost in it for days just looking at all the different details. It is beautiful!

wagonized said, on 12/13/2007 8:00:00 PM

One of your best pieces, Andrea. Now i'm going to stare at it, scrutinize it, to try to figure it out...
'cause right now i am totally at a loss.

Andrea said, on 12/14/2007 11:01:00 AM

So much detail! I am in awe!

maxi-fortend said, on 12/14/2007 1:55:00 PM

I love your style! Your blog is wonderful!

mrana said, on 12/15/2007 3:12:00 PM

I'm just going to sit right next to France and stare at it for ages ...

Serena said, on 12/15/2007 8:45:00 PM

Me thinks I'll need at least three months to work this one out so I'm hoping you will have revealed the answer before then. hehehe I am just mesmorised by the detail. :)

andrea joseph's sketchblog said, on 12/16/2007 10:57:00 AM

Thanks everybody. I'm glad that all the time I took on this paid off.

It's an album I'm looking for. A British classic.

Cheers folks.

Bradyguido said, on 1/8/2008 4:40:00 AM

Is it Pink Floyd';s Dark Side of the Moon ?

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6. The Great Children's Read!

By: Maxwell Eaton III, on 10/3/2007
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The New York Times Great Children's Read Presented by Target (got that memorized?) is next Sunday, October 14th at Columbia University in ol' New York City. And guess who's going to be there reading on the Target stage... well, Julie Andrews Edwards (Mary Poppins) and Cheech Marin (nevermind, kids). But I'll be in there somewhere (4:45 actually) reading The Adventures of Max and Pinky: Best Buds and Superheroes. Afterwards I'll be signing books until 6:00 when a driver will grab me, throw me in a big black Lincoln and bring me to the airport where he'll then shove me into any plane headed north. The event will be fun and free. Fun and fancy free in fact!

Hope to see you there!

Your bud,

Maxwell

PS- The geese are heading south. Hope your skis are all waxed up.

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7. People Are Not Inherently Evil

By: Roger Sutton, on 6/17/2007
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I'm just back from a run; it was hot and my legs felt like they were encased in molasses. But about halfway through I came upon a great scene: a family of geese crossing the Jamaica Way. I hate geese, but this gaggle of two adults and seven young ones was inspiring. The grownups led the way, pausing at the curb to let a few fast-moving cars by, then sauntering, leisurely but with a definite aim, across the street while each of the four lanes of cars stopped in turn. (This is Boston, where nobody is sentimental about geese, and in no way was the entire flow of traffic going to stop for them.) If you know that street, you'll know how dangerous it can be to drive, much less cross. My hat's off to the Sunday drivers!

I have a story about Boston ducklings, too, and I'll put up the link to that tomorrow.

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8. Artist's Choice