Curiosity and Cats

CURIOSITY 
Dialogue between Howell, my most intelligent and hilarious fifth grade student and myself:

Howell:  Miss Shelby, what are you?
Me:  Huh?
Howell:  You know, no Christmas.
Me:  Oh, I'm Jewish.
Howell:  Yes, that's it.  And where do you all live?
Me:  Do you mean Israel?
Howell:  Yes.  My mother's friend went to Israel and said that everyone there had tall noses.  Do you have a tall nose?
Me:  No.

While I was somewhat offended, I appreciated his genuine curiosity.

CATS
There is an area of Shenzhen called Da Fen and is known as the oil painters' village.  The streets are lined with gallery after gallery selling every kind of art you can imagine, and thanks to China's zero regulations policy, you can purchase or commission anything and for reasonable prices.  Yesterday, I picked up my 24x36 oil painting of Charlie the XIV.  Photos below.

Such a handsome gentleman

The artist