Thank You Carolyn Eighty

Raccoon with knowing eyes stares at me from across the room. He is darling! Brought home from an estate sale. Hanging from a limb, accusing me, chastising me, all powerful. I wish I knew who painted him. He is unique, one of a kind. And he is signed. I wonder at the artist, Carolyn ’80. Was eighty her last name, or was she painting him in 1980? That sounds more accurate. Was she a high school student who gave him to her teacher out of love? Who would not want to keep it? Of course, this was an estate sale, so…. This raccoon and I have an unusually strong spiritual connection. When I smile or look up he makes me feel safe, and happy. I adore him. Thank you Carolyn ’80, your painting delights me in all ways!