Lynn's Comments: When I was doing this grocery store series, I had no plans to connect Michael with his co-worker, Rhetta. As in real life, stuff just happened. Things like this took me by surprise—and I just went with it. Sometimes the surprise worked out, sometimes it didn't. Either way, it added interest to the story.
Lynn's Comments: One problem with scenes in a grocery store is you have to draw grocery carts. These things are awful to draw! Photos are good, but you have to find a good one—and a photo shows just one position. When I found a tiny toy shopping cart in San Francisco, I was thrilled! I still use it as a 3D model.
Lynn's Comments: The cell phone has changed the way we do everything. When my characters have to get in touch with someone, you can really see that this is a retro strip!
Lynn's Comments: This happened to a friend of mine. His windows were stuck in the down position as his car entered the automated wash. He said, through clenched teeth, "It wasn't even funny at the time."
Lynn's Comments: I recently had an appointment where the receptionist had incredibly long nails—to the extent that she couldn't type easily or send a message on her phone. "Holy smokes!" I said, "Those things are a handicap!" It wasn't the nicest thing to say. It just popped out. I was embarrassed. I apologized and was happy to leave. I thought, "That was something my mother would say!" My outspoken mother died at the age of 72. "Hi, Mom!"