by Rae | Mar 30, 2012 | How-to
Confessions: 1. I am not a good driver (a lack in skill) and 2. I am not a patient driver (a lack in character). To compensate for point 2 (since there is really nothing I can do about point 1 at this stage of life), I tend to listen to audio books, podcasts, or...
by Rae | Mar 27, 2012 | How-to, Teapot
Timing is critical in life and especially in pottery. After I had taken pottery classes for a while, I realized that if I wanted to make better pots I had to do two things: practice more and control the drying time. But no matter how well-thrown a pot is, if the...
by Rae | Mar 23, 2012 | About Me, Teapot
Teapots are among my favorite pots to make – right behind mugs. So when there were enough potters at the art center who expressed interest in making teapots, I quickly jumped at the opportunity to spend six weeks sharing ideas and tips about teapots. A teapot...
by Rae | Mar 20, 2012 | Philosophy
Today is the Spring Equinox – which means it is the first official day of spring. On this day, there is an equal amount of day and night and this has me pondering balance. Balance is an allusive concept that I have long tried to incorporate into my life. I strive...
by Rae | Mar 16, 2012 | About Me, Mugs
Last week, I went to a local coffeehouse to spend a quiet afternoon where I treated myself to their wonderful curry chicken salad and even indulged in a scoop of homemade ice-cream. After I finished, I ordered a cup of coffee to linger over as I read. Apparently,...
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