I didn't ask permission when I cut the paper from the sketchpad and mounted it in a frame.  Thao was away working her other job.  The right hand edge has a rough spot where my hand faltered with the knife while trimming.  Thao will forgive me, most likely.  My family know my defects.  And though they gently remind me for my own good, they accept me.   In many ways, Charles is family too.  He may have defects, but I don't see them.