I got a large newsprint sketch pad for a basic drawing class I'm taking. having opened up room here (put books away), I could bring out my easel and set the pad ready. I've scribbled images upon, in passing as it were. I wrote into the images of the 1st one I did, and shall do so for the several so far ensuing. it seems like a useful readiness. ensconced in the basement as I was, I didn't like having my congas with me there, not that the cellar was so damp but anyway. but here, I can have them at hand. I could be banging away to "Love Me Do" even now, except that I'm tapping on keyboard. perhaps you see my point...