Bitter Critic
You win some, you lose some ...

One of the volunteers approached a man at bedside this week to offer an exchange of art. He said, "I couldn't care less about the darn art."

Aegean Vista

"No problem," replied the volunteer politely. She then proceeded to ask the gentleman in the next bed, who was most interested in making an exchange. After bringing him several selections, the first man reconsidered his initial refusal. "Well, I guess I'd like something, too. Got any ocean scenes?"

The volunteer noted that his current picture was a lovely seascape to which he replied, "That's not ocean. Those are Greek islands." It seemed he had something more rugged and angry in mind – rather like his mood.

The volunteer proceeded to the cart for a new selection. She brought him other water scenes, mountains, animals, landscapes, children and the lot. But nothing was right. Finally, with a twinkle in his eye the man said, "Lady, your art collection just plain sucks!"

It was without a doubt one of the best exchanges she had ever not made!