Mom’s 81st Birthday
After two years of limited travel, because of the pandemic, we finally planned a trip to St. Augustine, Florida. Neither mom or I had visited before so it was a perfect choice for an adventure in exploration and relaxation. We stayed at an Air-BnB in St Augustine...
Inman Park Festival
Save the dates:Saturday, April 27th from 11am to 8:30pmSunday, April 28th from 11am to 7pm I am excited and honored to have been invited to participate in this year's Inman Park Festival. If you are in the Atlanta area on the weekend of April 27th and 28th, come by...
Reflecting on our common origin
Regardless of its final function and purpose, each piece began its existence in the same way, rising up through the maker’s hands from a common source…
How a new studio layout helps me find inspiration for my “Human Family Tree” series of work
When I first discovered clay, I quickly became obsessed with learning all that I could about ceramics. In addition to reading books and articles, watching videos, taking workshops and getting help from fellow studio members, part of learning for me required a...
“No sense being pessimistic…
"No sense being pessimistic. It wouldn't work anyway." ~as seen on bumper stickers everywhere My automatic drip coffee maker stopped working a couple of months ago. I'm happy to report I kept my cool and just went on with my day - that is, right after a run to Quick...
“Some people feel the rain….
"Some people feel the rain, others just get wet" ~ Bob Marley There is something magical about water. The sound of moving water in streams, rivers, lakes, waterfalls and oceans is calming and peaceful. Even the rain can bring about feelings that sooth the spirit and...
“Every child is an artist……
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." ~Pablo Picasso. In spite of all my efforts, I have grown up, so I spend every chance I get playing with mud in the hope of becoming a child...