Keeping it almost together

Wolf Skull

It's that Halloween-y time of year when skulls are everywhere.  They're fun to draw and I usually manage a couple each year.  This evening I was sitting with the boys at Juvenile Hall and drew from a photo while they added pages to their sketchbooks.  Such an affable group, it's always hard to realize that they are on a maximum security unit for a reason.

An operating room nurse called me this morning to give me the routine on what to bring and expect.  I should be in and out within four hours since the procedure itself is only one hour.  After that I can go home and rest.  That's the only part I like.  I've been grouchy as can be, totally freaked about this thing.  I've never had surgery before and I've never had a general anesthetic and besides, it's all so unfair!