Thank you, O Human Ducks

So I set out early to the Thomas Center reception, yet arrived 53 minutes later than Lady Garmin had promised. And this was the interstate!

Total gridlock in downpour at rush hour. Couldn't even exit.

Apparently Gainesville's college town population quadrupled Tuesday at the start of school. Silly me.

A huge thank you to everyone who braved the weather and drove a smarter route to a most successful Thomas Center Galleries reception.

I especially appreciate that Nancy Ledding, Director of Brick City Arts Center, and County Commissioner Barbara Fitos greeted me with smiles, hugs, and congrats.

The two were bursting with plans for Marion County's art scene. It's gonna happen, and we know who to thank.