[dixie sass]

Of all the holidays that we celebrate together here on the "Finest", Easter is the most beautiful. It is filled with light and hope and goodwill for the future. This year, more than any other, we need to be reminded of Christ and his great sacrifice.

Whoever did the picture, Billie, was good. I have never been able to utilize chalk or pastels to well and I can't stand the fixitive for them either, lol. Daddy used chalk/pastels for a short while. Lib Belt, a family friend, worked for the Crayola Company and use to furnish us with all kinds of paint, crayons, and other artsy things.

She was such a wonderful woman and very encouraging.

[Billie]

I've used a bit of almost all the mediums - never sculpted, but may someday try it - but they are ALL messy, and I think it's why I really would just rather do pencil. Maybe if I were a serious artist with a studio set up and a place to keep everything (or keep it all out!) it would be different. :)

I need to go - you're such a good hostess, meetin' and greetin' every day that you can, and I hope you know how much we appreciate your South'un hospitality!