by Rae | Nov 14, 2011 | About Me, Gifts, Holiday, Philosophy, Sous-potter
It is mid-November which means that gifts must be started very soon. I thought I got a great start on the Advent calendar in July. I made four sets of jars. To date, I have glazed 1.5 sets of jars and Jeffrey has completed one of the new boxes. This is how life is...
by Rae | Sep 24, 2011 | About Me, Philosophy, Teabowl
Yesterday was the beginning of autumn, my favorite season. I love this time of year; and, even though eastern NC is slow in her transition, I am in full fall mode. There are so many things I enjoy about this time of year – cooler weather, softer light,...
by Rae | Aug 26, 2011 | About Me, Multiples, Philosophy
As I was packing pottery for the forthcoming show (which was subsequently canceled), I was very surprised at what we have accomplished. We made a lot of pots this summer – and multiples give me A LOT of satisfaction. While I was trying to make space for all the pots,...
by Rae | Aug 24, 2011 | About Me, Philosophy, Shows
The earth shook, Irene is coming, and the glaze load was a failure. I guess a failed glaze load is inconsequential in the great scheme of things. But it is quite a frustration. Lazy Daze Arts and Craft Show is scheduled for this Saturday and from the weatherman...
by Rae | Jul 31, 2011 | About Me, Philosophy, Teaching, Workshop
It is Sunday evening and I am contemplating what I want/need to accomplish this week. I am a consummate list maker so when a Sunday night falls on the eve of a new month, I can’t resist the compulsion to make another list. Lists help me clear my mind and to keep...
by Rae | Jul 15, 2011 | About Me, Books, Philosophy
I have craved a creative life since I started my first journal. And, as artistic skills didn’t come naturally, I concluded that I wasn’t creative. Twyla Tharp’s The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life dispels a lot of the mystery around the...
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