Sandwich, Schmandwich

I had a sandwich board sitting outside my house near the sidewalk. We live on a well traveled path, a route for walkers, runners, cyclists, and strollers. Having a sandwich board with a box for postcards was a great way to get my art known in the area. In fact, I have had the chance to create commissioned pieces, sell prints and originals to many of my neighbors. It has not only been a good source of business, but has also helped create relationships in the neighborhood.

A couple of months ago as I returned from my run, I saw that my sandwich board was gone. Gone! At first I was shocked. Really? Who would take my sandwich board? Why would they take it? It was beyond understanding.

(Now, if I am going to be completely honest I have to say that I was a little flattered that someone would actually go to the effort of taking it and wanting it. This, however, does not justify the wrongness of it all.)

I had been thinking of creating a new board. This incident just pushed the idea to the forefront. I now have a new sandwich board - all shiny and bright. I have tried to secure it by locking it to a sunken post.

If you do know where my old one is, I would love to have her back. It's not okay to take someone elses stuff.

Be good,

Scott