Artie Speaks (sort of)

Hello everybody! I have been so busy. I can't wait to tell you about what I've been doing. For one thing, I've been writing my life story. It's much more exciting than you may think. I am preparing for my first speaking engagement. I have been invited to go to Peterstown, WV, in Monroe County to meet the children in the summer program there. I hope Mrs. Hartley, my scheduler, is able to work things out.

Recently, I also attended a Leadership West Virginia luncheon at Tamarack. The day before, I went with Mrs. Hartley to Summersville for the Building Creative Communities Caucus.

Best of all, the Charleston Daily Mail sent a photographer this week to take my photo. I may be in the newspaper soon! I hope they say nice things about me and how hard I work to be a good role model for sock monkeys everywhere. I found Tom Hindman, the photographer, to be very convivial. It is surprising, though, how demanding all that posing can be.