I had a nice afternoon, with an old friend, Homer Jolly. He's a famous artist, zoo designer, and great guy. Shelby has known him for years, and I have been priveleged to hang in his circle the last few years.

He came into my Cave today, settled into the other comphy chair, we got stoned, and had a great talk.

I introduced him to my AI creations, and he showed me his current work. He has to enforce his copyrights way more than mine, because he makes his living off his art. Me, not so much.

It was great to see him settle into a blanket on the chair that my grandmother knitted from scratch, many years ago.

I feel my family around me now, as I reach the final stage.

Here was ChatGPT's opinion of Homer:

Homer Jolly is a Pensacola-based artist and creative director known for his distinctive mixed-media and digital artwork. His creations often celebrate the local culture and scenery of Pensacola, blending hand-painted torn paper collages with digital designs to produce textured, vibrant pieces.

Homer's portfolio includes both original artworks and prints, many of which highlight Pensacola's landmarks and coastal charm. His work has been featured in publications such as Downtown Crowd, VIP Pensacola, and Coastal Living. Notably, he has undertaken large-scale projects for venues like The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo and The Wine Bar on Palafox.

Beyond his artistic endeavors, Homer serves as the Owner and Creative Director of HomerJollyDesign, a marketing and design firm he has led since 2011. His academic background includes studies at Mississippi State University.

It was great to have the man in the Cave today!