Clickbait? Not on purpose. I was just trying to have something that set up what is mostly some illustrations by my late sister, MELISSA JO DENCE LYNCH. Drucilla is on the Emerald Isle for the wedding of EMMA, her cousin, and BARRY, a guy I Trish and I met once, but totally approve of. Barry surfs!

I expect updates, but the first thing Dru sent us is some photos of artwork by my sister at the home of, I’m guessing, her husband, JEROME, who Trish and I always totally loved, and still do.

Emma and Dru were roommates in Chicago for a time when Melissa was working at a college downstate. Dru and Emma became very close, and Dru had the opportunity to hang out with Melissa, the youngest of my four sisters, and one with whom I had a closer, perhaps, bond, because of our mutual interest in art. And Melissa, ten years younger than me, did live with Trish and me for a time.

Melissa started out drawing horses, I started out drawing surfing. Her ability is obvious. I cannot compete, and don’t. Melissa remains a source of inspiration for me. Seeing these images is a perfect reminder o how great she was. Dru, in a text, asked me if I had seen the painting with the waves. Iff I had, I am so pleased to see it again.

Melissa and me… ten years back or so.

I wiill have more from Ireland, with, hopefully, some surf shots. soon.

Meanwhile, erwin@realsurfersnet and I might post some new stuff on Instagram, realsurdersdotnet

Thanks, as always, for checking out my site.