I was part of the Southeast Iowa Artists Studio Tour this fall. It was my second year for participation, and I was thinking maybe this would be my last year for the tour. 

I’d had several shows lately, and was sort of burnt out; plus, I hadn’t advertised the event as I was supposed to. A small turnout would be the result. That was fine with me. Iowa State was playing football on television at 11 a.m. I could kick back, eat popcorn, watch the game, and just have a relaxing day.

The best laid plans of mice and men often go asunder.