Beach party in Laguna Beach began directly in my line of vision. Armed with my sketchbook and a few pencils, pastels and erasers, I began an art project. Within a few moments, I had some spectators with broad smiles lighting up their cheerful faces. One young lady, breathing heavily over my rugged shoulder whispered about how nice the sketch was coming along. "Thanks," I responded. "But if you will, take a few pounds off my hips," she requested. "I’m actually on a diet, so give me a free pass on my diet, okay?" I nodded. "Sure, no problem," I smiled and the deed was done.
