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My husband was an artist and we used to have art shows on our wrap-around porch on Martha's Vineyard  with all his paintings on the walls and along the floor. We had lemonade and cookies and it was lots of fun.

All around the walls The multi colors sail, Unfurled for all to see And judge and buy – Or maybe not! They catch the eye Of passers-by Who come to stare And have some wine. Perhaps a bite, And socialize a bit – Or maybe not! Some stop and take the time To look and really see, To travel ‘round The sea of sails And find their muse – Or maybe not! We’ll meet new friends, Some browsers, Perhaps some artists, too. We’ll have some fun And sell a lot – Or maybe not!

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Date: 7/26/2021 8:38:00 PM
This is incredible! "Who come to stare And have some wine. Perhaps a bite, And socialize a bit – Or maybe not!" Being an artist myself, I relate to this in many ways.
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Barbara Peckham
Date: 7/26/2021 8:49:00 PM
We did have fun doing it although it was a lot of work. We advertised, and summer people and people on vacation would come by, as well as our friends. I imagine you would have enjoyed it. My husband was a very good aartist. I still have all his ribbons.
Date: 7/26/2021 8:00:00 PM
What a delightful poem, Barbara. I walked down by your place and saw all of those paintings lined up on your wrap-around porch....Or maybe not! Anyway, you made me think so.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/27/2021 10:02:00 AM
Yes, do show us some of his paintings. I would love that!
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Barbara Peckham
Date: 7/26/2021 8:11:00 PM
We had some lovely times, although it was a ton of work hanging it. I still have many of his paintings, although the kids all took some, and I have given some away. I should post a photo, if I could figure it out.
Date: 7/26/2021 3:44:00 PM
Sell a lot…or maybe not! Enjoyed! :)
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Barbara Peckham
Date: 7/26/2021 7:58:00 PM
Thanks again, Kim.

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