Spent an hour in the studio. Made these four cups. The form on the left is a new one for me. It just appeared. Wanted to try something different, especially with life changing around me. Leaves, etc.... life just keeps on changing.
A bowl and jar that are drying. I may etch some words on the outside of them. Just not sure of those words yet. 
Here's what I worked on in the studio this weekend. Two tumblers. Two teacups and two vases.
More writing on a bowl....jpg)
New form for me. 
It's been awhile. Too long. Most recently, I was out of town for two weeks... and when I returned, this bowl awaited me. 
Here's one side of it. I like the glaze colors and while it takes awhile to etch the writing and paint the black in it and wipe off the excess black, I really like the finished piece. The writing on this one are the words from my favorite hymn.... 'love divine all loves excelling.'
Some more yunomis, my default and favorite form. Am experimenting with simple glaze patterns. 
The teacup on the way left--- has a Julian of Norwich quote and it's my favorite. All shall be well, it says. Those colors--- blue/green celadon wiht alfred's blue dipped over half of the teacup.... that is my favorite combo. More of those to come. 
I recently spent a week in Jacksonville, FL visiting another Episcopal parish there. It was refreshing in more ways than I have time to write now. During my time there, I saw Linda Starr again.... after her and Gary's short visit here to Charlotte. I learned in reading her blog that she and Gary had stopped at Amelia Island for a few days on their way home. So, I met her and Gary there and we walked around a bit at an outdoor arts festival. We met Chris Jones there, who is a potter on the island. Here are some of his mugs. Bought one. Smart purchase! Check out his website for more.
I'm a booklover, which accounts for the over 20 boxes of books I have. Went to the BIGGEST used bookstore I've ever visited in Jacksonville. I was pleasantly overwhelmed by how many books were there. And they even gave me a teacher's discount--- 10% and I'm a priest! Bought a couple books and shipped them to my home-- media mail. This was a taste of heaven. Check out Chamblin's Bookmine. And I only spent a few hours there--- in one small section of the huge bookstore. If you're ever in Jacksonville, this is a must-visit place. I only bought 5 books.
Just one of many, many shelves.... more than I could count.
Managed to visit the beach three times. Loved time there. Even ran a bit on the beach. Loved time there.
And, I really enjoyed meeting Linda Starr--- a wonderful potter and blogger. She and Gary were passing through Charlotte and our paths crossed a bit. She brought me this beautiful leaf--- as a small gift. She's full of pottery creativity, wisdom, and IDEAS. Gosh, I wish she and Gary were closer. It would be fun to get together more. AT least I know a few more people in Florida. Thanks, Linda for your generosity and kindness. And to the reader-- just in case you haven't checked out her blog, it's here. Hope our paths cross again soon! Gosh, there really is a whole additional community in the blogging world.
This is about all of the pots that didn't make it into the kiln, and there were a bunch! On these shelves are two of my bowls:
