I like sketching in ink. Favorite art teacher Barry Schactmann said that ink keeps us focused and helps us take our decisions seriously.
I drew this picture years ago while visiting the Pakistani home of a friend's extended family. Relatives gathered each evening, ate meals seated around a shared bowl on the floor, and hosted a multitude of friends and neighbors who dropped in, sometimes sharing lively conversations, and sometimes just sitting. It was wonderful.
Although our countries are separated by cultures and customs, seeing this sketch reminds me that we often have more in common with our global neighbors than we might think.
