It's A Perfect Day...

Today's power shoppers were the Alten twins. Before meeting the twins, I met their mom, Helen, a potter in a former life. Helen made pots at the Archie Bray. For all you non-clay folks, the Archie Bray is where every potter hopes to spend time. It was so lovely to have a conversation with Helen. With her, I had the experience of becoming fast friends-she is just a delight.

Then came her children....Because they have been raised with handmade pots, they appreciate handmade pots. I have the distinct honor of making the holiday gift they plan to give their mom. I so enjoy knowing where my pots are going and who is using them-thanks guys! When the children of a potter buys my pots, it is doubly special to me. I will always remember them, their enthusiasm for clay and their excitement to give their mom something they know she will enjoy.



To end a very lovely day, I came home and found a package on the door step. While at the Utilitarian Clay Symposium, I bought a Kari Radasch platter. I've been patiently awaiting the end of the Symposium Show, so I could actually possess the platter, instead of just owning it. Today was the day the platter arrived. Yeah! I love my new platter and find myself in a very happy state of being.

A New Day Is Here

As winter rolls in and all news seems to be bad news, it's easy to get in a funk...
However, as I watched Janet Napolitano, Hilary Clinton and Susan Rice, accept their new roles in President-Elect Obama's cabinet, I felt heartened. While none of these ladies look as if they could mount an arctic hunting expedition, they do look like capable shapers of our near and distant future. Women who have won respect and accolades for doing good, honest, hard, work over extended periods of time. Thank God and the Goddess, too!
For the next few days, I will be at the local Montessori School, selling pots to the children. I always enjoy my time with this group. Because they have been encouraged, they are naturally encouraging and always make me feel loved and special. Last year, one little girl went on a serious crying jag after learning that someone else has swooped in and bought the bowl she wanted. I have to say, it made me love that little girl and my memory of her is still strong.
Yes, children in the above photo are playing with Obama and McCain barbies. They were busy counseling their dolls to "get along" and "work together".