Zinnias from seed! Oh, and wildflowers too. Great to grow in part because they're inexpensive to buy from seed. There's been a bunch of rain recently- so the flowers are happy. Me too (little watering needed)!
Am spending some time with family so today I'll miss Moral Monday---- gathering to protest what's going on with the legislature in NC. Thankfully, thousands are expected to gather at the General Assembly building nonviolently protesting about things like the fact that NC decided to refuse the federal assistance for over 70,000 who are receiving unemployment benefits. So starting today- that many and their families will go without. That's just ONE of the many issues. Google Moral Monday and North Carolina to find out more.
Can't remember if I've posted this before- I'm glad that I'm finished making plates for awhile and am eager to try new glazes. Just gotta buy a little dry glaze materials to test them out. Looking for a clear blue one and happily I've found a recipe to try!
Am in PA and on my way up from NC I passed by DC and just had to stop at the Washington National Cathedral. Could see myself living in the DC area in the years to come. Oh, how I love that place!
I never can get enough time in it. A holy place- and one that is respected, no matter what one believes! Many a president's funeral was held here, and countless other 'big' gatherings. I arrived at the middle of an Evensong service. Heavenly choir music filled the space!
So, part of the joy is that I get to play with these two while here.
And this one will soon be walking. (13 mos. old now).
And well, here's my sister and I (Maria is on the left). Being what we were- two peas in a pod. I just saw this pic on the kitchen counter. No wonder people thought we were twins at that age!
There doesn't seem to be enough time in the studio these days. I am in PA for a few days so that means more time away from the wheel and it has been a wonderful break I must say to have time in between jobs. Inventory is low though and I have several sales coming up, so next week I'll get back to the wheel and make more bowls like this one and some new forms too.
Here's a random picture. With all the rain a toad emerged outside my studio. Sorry for the blurry pic, but he was so small and a bit frightened of me...
And the gladiolas are blooming!
Beautiful orange...
My latest tumbler. 6 inches high. Will make the next ones taller as they'll get smaller in the kiln... This one just emerged. I'm finding out it takes awhile to come up with a new form that I like. This one is a keeper. May write words on it using an underglaze pencil and see how that works, because it's too thin to etch words on using a sgraffitto tool.
Thanks for reading and for keeping in touch too.
5 comments:
hanging with the kids must be a real joy. The pots will wait for you.
it is more than I can say Meredith. Yes, priorities! :)
You've got a real full life, I'll bet the singing in the cathedral is wonderful, you're a city girl I could never live in a city that big. You and your sister do look like twins. Have a nice visit. that tumbler is great I like the indentation.
I remember going to the cathedral when I was in college..we were studying architecture and it was a grand example of all the great things about architecture, I was just amazed at how beautiful it was. My daughters high school principal was a teacher there and just left here to go back to DC, I'm sure he will be spending some time in that church!
Linda- well, I'm a city/suburban girl. I have always loved being on the go and exploring. Living in a small town has been, well- interesting.
Tracey- I think visiting a cathedral is great, no matter what or who one believes in--- it's a cultural experience and this one is HUGE and one of my favs.
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