I painted this work, JUST DESERTS, especially to precede the topic from today's NY Times Op Ed Page (April 25,2013), concerning the current topic, Should Students Choose Their Own Punishments." "If you find that article interesting and you have a supporting or contrasting view you can send it to them (according to their posted specifications) and enjoy the experience of having an article printed on the OP Page of the "NEW YORK TIMES! Think about giving it a try! If they print it, send me a copy and I'll reprint it right here on ART WANTED! Painted in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA, 2011; 18" x 16," abstract, acrylic, cardboard, vague figure blue, figure hunched, body language: defeated, despair, lost, shadow blue, legs not visible, pink background, red background, green vines and areas in background.