Gee, Kate your stream-of-consciousness writing style indicates a James Joyce in disguise (Are you familiar with this Irish writer of the 1920's. He wrote in this run-on style. A brilliant writer.)

Several more of us here on west coast, as you can see. Another artist, Madelaine has joined us also in same time zone.
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