July has been a busy and satisfying month with the People at Work Show exhibiting at Panza Gallery. There was a well attended opening three weeks ago and now tomorrow (Saturday 7/28) the closing reception is at six.
Early Wednesday morning, my good friend Vincie texted me this photo she took when she opened her morning paper. What a happy way to start my day. It just felt great! Mary Thomas wrote a nice article (with four color photos) about the People at Work Show in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 
V sent me the online version when it became available (link below )
Later in the day, I received another text from From Vincie. Her cousin Paula had texted her the photo below saying “Great article about Ruth in the Post-Gazette today”
Very thoughtful of them both. Thanks Vincie and Paula.
It’s been a nice feeling to have good friends and family who cheer me on and encourage me.
Aphrodite at Ritter’s Diner came to see her People at Work portrait. Her photo was in the newspaper, too.
This is a good time to thank Panza Gallery Owner Mark Panza who (2 years ago) invited me to show my People at Work series and who hung the show beautifully.
Also thanks to his wonderful daughter, Jennifer Panza, whose generous help was essential in making the show a success. And a grateful nod to her fiancé J for getting the beer and ice.
(Mark Panza on left, photo taken by my son Mark)
Thanks to artist Carol Skinger, fellow member of Pittsburgh Society of Artists Guild, who tutored me about publicity for the People at Work Show.
And special thanks to Tom Underiner of Pixel River Images for making me shine by printing my work expertly, using the archival pigment on the Hahnenmuhle rag paper.
Bernie Pintar was the official greeter and encouraged gallery goers to sign the guest book.
Always good to hear from YOU! 🙂 I hope you and Mark Panza enjoy your finale tomorrow evening!! ALOHA!
All these smiling faces are make me happy tonight!
That’s fabulous Ruth! You are famous!
Congratulations, Ruth!
I’m looking forward to the closing tonight.
So happy for you Ruth! I love seeing the people next to their photos.
Fantastic!
You Have Made It! And I am proud!
Thanks Sue
Congratulations, Ruth!!!
Ruth I commend you, what you’ve done with this exhibition is touched the lives of ordinary people.
How wonderful!!
Thank you for sharing this outstanding collection of your images. Excellent work.
Thank you Audrey
I love seeing the images of the people standing next to their photograph – many haven’t seemed to have changed at all! Congrats on being famous. 🙂