It has been an incredibly busy weekend. Friday the SCAD Illustration Club had a show for graduating seniors and it was a big turnout. I sold three pieces and was really encouraged by the positive feedback. Saturday I was at the Civic Center from 7:30 until 6:30 or 7 that evening. Whoopi Goldberg spoke in the morning and was great. She talked about her struggle with dyslexia and not getting the college experience, but remaining true to who she was even if it was more difficult than going with the crowd. Paula Wallice awarded her an Honorary Doctorate and she seemed truly moved. When she received the degree she shared that her mother had recently passed away and would have been so proud of her. Then I graduated! I have to admit that I slept through a good part of both the 1pm and 4pm commencements. There were almost 800 graduates and each ceremony lasted about 2 1/2 hours... I only sort of feel guilty.
