Redraw of Apothecary and Haberdashery c. 1890

[Ron Duke]

Hey, Ron—

We're both, and perhaps all, in the same boat regarding software we think we need and what practically we can afford. I had to give one of my nephews an odd glance the other day when he said, "Well, that software is a business expense for you, isn't it? You can just buy it and then take it off next year's taxes."

I love my little dip! I had to explain to to someone for the umpteenth time that taking software off one's taxes doesn't get you your money back! You cannot make a living as an artist by spending yourself into poverty, and then using Accounting for Idiots™ to turn a payment deduction into a magic faucet that pours your investment right back into a Magical Unicorn bucket.

Ron, as soon as I get my watch fixed, I'll give you the time of day anytime, man! Here; I've been told that it's always 10:12am somewhere in the world



Let's do continue this chat on my gallery, not yours, Ron. I hate "butting" into someone else's gallery. This is your place to shine, man.

♥ Talkin' 'bout money, art, and the cosmos ♥

That's cool, Gare. Comment all you want.