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A little hint of spring in the air today is reminding me that last year at this time I was leaving for five weeks of teaching and painting in Spain and France. Needing to dress for both hiking on the Camino and lecturing in the Louvre made for a complicated packing list. As usual, drawing provided at least a modicum of clarity...