Good thoughts, Laurel, I much enjoyed your posts. The other side of the coin is there were many who appear to have been capable of balancing home and family with the serious pursuit of art . . . like Liz 'n' Bill Bouguereau . . .
As you aptly pointed out, comfortable circumstances are always a plus, and they certainly enjoyed that! (Jeeves, the studio will require your attention when I've finished for the day . . . )
