Post #66268 by Monkeyman on Tue, Dec 23, 2003 11:37 PM

The timing of my bad news was only coincidence. The intent of my post was to show that there is instability in both choices (art vs business)

Chris,

I really do hope that you solve your spit city/employment issue. It never feels good to do something because you have to and in the process take a step backward.

Rich,

I recall you mentioning that story to me during one of our visits. I am sad to say that I did not fully understand the significance of the tale until now. I need to listen more carefully.

Thanks to everyone who had such insightful replies. You are all a great group of people and I am super thankful for having such awesome friends. Tough times are only here to remind me of how great simple things are.

Watching my 5 year old ride her bike....Having my 3 year old color me a picture. Hearing a loud "Daddy" shouted from both kids as I walk through the door after work. Finishing a carved work with my own two hands. Fixing my wife breakfast etc etc. Hopefully I can remember the importance of those same things even when times are great.

The artists in our group have their hearts in the right place. Unfortunately our society has a slighty different idea of success.