I am enjoying moments of random connection with good folks these days.

I was on my way home from Windsor House where I had been running an art workshop and needed a bite to eat before going to the library. I stopped at a pizza joint and plunked down two small paintings of mine on a table before going to order.

Much to my disappointment, they did not take debit, and I had no cash. As I left, I noticed two young ladies checking out my art.

My mind was on food, so I went into the pizza shop next door but they did not take debit either.

When I stepped out into the street, one of the young ladies were there and she asked if she could buy me a slice of pizza.

It was a strange place for me to be in. I have enough money to feed myself. She clearly wanted to be kind and helpful, so I graciously accepted.

It turns out they were interested in my artwork. We chatted for a bit about art and life. They were just graduating and were figuring out where they wanted to go and what they wanted to do.

I found a zine of mine to give them as a trade for the pizza.

All and all, it was an enjoyable random event that put a smile on my face and reinforced my perspective that the world is a grand place and people can be a pretty rocking part of it.

I was not clear on what work I would do over the summer, but now it is likely that I will have some shifts with Vancouver Coastal Health's program for youth with Concurrent Disorders on the North Shore, so that is pretty keen.

I have a few commissions to work on for paintings, logo work, and photo sessions. A publisher is interested in my children's story called "Ogre For a Day." I have begun to write an early chapter-book as well.

And last night a skateboarder rescued my bike from being stolen. That was a lucky break. He did not want any reward or anything for it.

I am in a loving partnership with an amazing woman, am doing the work I want to do, and live in a city that is absolutely gorgeous during the summer.

Life is grand.

 Phil.