Yer what?
I spent last week in San Antonio taking a five day class titled, "The Best of Both Worlds: A New Approach to Botanical Direct Printing."...
Secretary to my own life
I think it was Joyce Carol Oates who talked about having to act as a secretary to her own life when she returned from a trip. That's what...
Children's Books
Today I went to a local second hand bookstore to buy children's books. Why? Because they disappear from our Little Free Library almost as...
What do you do with all your pottery?
That's a very good question. I display some of the best pieces, use bowls and mugs every day, sell some, and the rest I give away. My...
Woohoo!
After 15 years of diligently working at the potter's wheel, I have finally made a six pound bowl. There are many potters who can throw...
Little Free Library
We put up a little free library a few years ago, and it's been a source of great pleasure. Our friend, Dave, built it in exchange for...
Community Food Bank
Once a month, Alan and I fill boxes of groceries at the local community food bank which we then deliver to home bound people who qualify...
Easter Hats
I accompanied Alan to his church, the United Methodists, this morning for the Easter service. I'm a long lapsed christian, but I love his...
Mashed potatoes
Who doesn't love mashed potatoes? They're probably my favorite food. Today, in preparation for a family Easter dinner, I made a...
Making mugs
I've been working on a potter's wheel for about 15 years, and it's taken me that long to create beautiful and functional bowls, vases,...