16 + Waiting

These days have been filled with one thing---- waiting, waiting, waiting, until the studio re-opens officially and the next wave of classes begin. I'm reminded of Dr. Seuss' book (is it this one?) The Lorax as there's at least one page that talks about waiting and standing in line... ? Can't remember. Anyway, it would also be fitting that the 16 pieces who were planning to be fired in the gas kiln on Friday are now joining me in waiting, as that firing was delayed. The lighter three in the front are either salt brine soaked or soda ash soaked. Here they are, waiting with me. I think they're more patient.

'In the meantime' (great song by Peter Mayer too), as I stopped by the studio briefly, Julie told me about the Fourth Annual Potters Market next Saturday at the Mint Museum. Looking forward to the inspiration I'll get in going there.

I've also paid more attention to my home, which is now cleaner than ever. My plants are happier too as a few have been re-potted and several more rescued from the clearance rack at Lowe's. Here's a new addition, a Jade that was a great buy, potted in a piece I made awhile ago.

It has been hard to be away from the wheel. I've also been encouraged that in the waiting that college football season has begun. Yesterday, I wore blue and one of my alma maters won (Kentucky vs. Louisville)! Today, I'm wearing orange (from the other alma mater) hoping that Tennessee will win against UCLA. :)

In the waiting, it also helped yesterday to meet Minke and Cindy for lunch. Brixx Pizza continues to be one of my favorite places to eat. We talked about the upcoming barrel firing and are still trying to figure out what works and doesn't in terms of color, etc. Maybe that's half of the fun- the mystery of it all!

Finally, as I've been watching Hurricane Gustav coverage on TV, I've wondered to myself which pieces I'd take with me if I was stuck in a hurricane. First, I'd limit myself to 4-5... and these would be two of the five, both of which I made at Holden Village.

Even in the midst of this waiting, why does this long weekend have to end, anyway?