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by Jane Stahl
Donna Smith is a new artist at Studio B whose work is part of Studio B's current "In Service" exhibit. On exhibit are "Gary"--who presents those who serve us by fixing things that break--and "Sweet & Sour" who reminds us that we all have happy/sad versions of our personalities--and that's OK!

"Gary" represents those VIP's in our lives who save us through their knowledge of how things work.
Donna sees beauty and meaning in discarded objects that she collects at yard sales, flea markets, and thrift shops. Whimsical statements about people, their interests, their character and values show up in her creations. Her "artistic journey" included work with her sister for many years. The "red heads" enjoyed their work together.
More of Donna's work can be seen at the Colebrookdale Craft Depot on weekends. "B Inspired" can be found on your favorite podcast platform.
Sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear in the afternoon and evening,
Not badly done for a former journalism teacher and school newspaper advisor. Thank G_d there was no need for collating or paste-ups.
Interesting, Bob. Thanks, but I wonder how that related to people’s probably very strong religiously beliefs back then —-not the fact that there’s evil, but that there’s some kind of symbol that can stop it; that sounds more like witchcraft.
Religion and superstition have always co-existed. For an example, see any devout Christian in the area who also has a "lucky" Eagles jersey, or believes that wearing their baseball cap inside out will help a rally keep going...