ABSTRACT
Before the last American presidential election, my wife, who is a fibre artist, and I were listening to a candidate praising all the dedicated hardworking men and women who have contributed so much to our society, but who are now suffering the ill effects of our current economic crisis. Among those hardworking contributors to our communal well-being, the candidate included occupations such as plumbers, construction workers, doctors, teachers, military personnel, parents, janitors, and cab drivers. My wife turned to me and quipped, ‘He forgot to mention artists!’
