Total Concentration

5" x 7" Oil $200.

Well, you can see where I have traveled from this

and the previous few paintings - San Francisco.

What an experience to be in a park in Chinatown

where the older generation gathers daily to play

various board games. There were lots of games

going on of both men and women. I love the

total concentration for what they are doing and

none for touristas! I found that degree of focus

very admirable. I also was truly envious of the

very evident community spirit that was palpable

in the entire area. Maybe this is partly to do with

city life. I have seen this in New York City where

people will show up in parks and play chess together.

It is, as Martha would say, a good thing.