There are more people who don't get in than do get in. The summertime, especially, is very competitive.

The VCCA has kept to its mission as well as any arts group I know. That mission is helping artists do their work, and that's more important than anything else.

That's the main thing that's changed over the years. When I first came here in 1989, we really were pretty isolated. There was one phone in the main building that all the fellows used. Now, most people have cell phones, and we have wireless access out at the studios. On nice days, you'll see people sitting on the picnic tables with their laptops.

I love jewelry because, no matter how much weight I gain or lose, it always fits.

Sorry I'm not notable person, but this quote got a lot of "Likes" on Facebook.

We saw a lot of people taking advantage of the free supersaver shipping before its deadline in mid-December.

Is there a way we can have people go through more quickly. Is there more paperwork needed? Can we speed up the process. That's what I want to know. And I want to know how the volunteers are working with us.