Inspiration - where does yours come from?  I know, I can already hear you responding, "Well, geez, could you narrow that down a bit - are we talking choosing wall paint, a layout for the garden, or painting a landscape?"  Here's what made me think of it.  I just finished reading Dan Brown's book "The Secret of Secrets", published in 2025 (check it out here if you are not familiar with it and would like to know more: https://danbrown.com/books/novels/the-secret-of-secrets/  ).

When you see a play, how much focus do you give to the set design and production? I thought about this recently when I had the opportunity to see the play Stranger Things, The First Shadow on Broadway ( https://broadway.strangerthingsonstage.com ). I am a fan of the Netflix series ( https://www.netflix.com/title/80057281 ) so it was inevitable that I would see the play. I have to tell you that I knew nothing about the storyline for this production - I chose not to investigate

Have you seen a piece of art that called to you, but then struggled to appreciate the price?  Me too!  The next time you find a piece that calls to you but seems to be out of your price range, don't hesitate to investigate further - contact the artist or their representative and ask about prints (numbered or open editions) or even smaller versions such as a postcard.  I appreciate it whenever a fan asks me if I can produce an affordable version of an original piece (if I have