REQUEST FOR THIS WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

Charlie's follow-up parole hearing is this Wednesday, July 19, in Tallahassee. Although I was unable to give Charlie the "good news" for our 3rd wedding anniversary on May 24, miracles are still possible, and the parole commissioners may give us a good release date this Wednesday. At least, that is what we are praying for.

And we are asking you for your prayers, good thoughts, and best wishes for this coming hearing, if you are so inclined. We know we wouldn't have made it this far, still sane and intact, if it had not been for your stalwart, steady support. So, one more time, please...

God bless and keep you,

Libby and Charlie

COLORED PENCILS OFFER RELIEF FROM LEGAL WORK

For the past several months I’ve been very busy doing legal research for parole hearings. In April, the parole examiner recommended a July 4, 2017, parole release date, but in spite of the best efforts of legendary lawyer, William J. Sheppard, the commissioners postponed their decision.

Meanwhile, as an effective meditation method and way to release the stress of prison life, I took some time to create three new colored pencil drawings (above). The little boy is Ayden, six years old, the grandson of my dear friends, Dan and Stephanie. The portrait of the lady is from a magazine photo.

Portraits of people are one of the most difficult subjects for artists, and many artists can’t do portraits. If you can master portrait drawings and paintings, landscapes and still-lifes are easy. I like challenges.

The flowers are zinnias, one of my favorite garden flowers. Upon my release, I intend to focus on my large acrylic paintings for sale, and the colored pencil drawings are good practice. I hope you like them.

Charlie