For a year or longer, I've wanted to buy a John Hodgins painting. It's been a matter of money as well as finding the right painting. When I happened past the Edward Jones office on Jackson Street during Christmas in the City on Friday night, I knew this was the painting I wanted. Later that night, I ran into John in the Mall. We came to a quick agreement on price and I picked it up today. I understand this painting depicts the old newsstand on Jackson. I like it -- local art by a local artist of a local scene.