Pretty quiet on the pottery side this past week. Tied up loose ends from the open house last weekend, ordered a few Christmas gifts, made an Anchorage run on Wednesday for appointments -- one with the surgeon who closed the hole in my left retina in Sept. 2011, and one with my regular eye doctor. Squeezed in a quick stop to say hello to the craft group. Two members were celebrating their 92nd birthday and it was the group's annual holiday luncheon. Stops to see family in Anchorage were abbreviated so we could get back on the snowy roads before commuters were headed to the Valley -- and before road conditions worsened. Keith moved lots of snow again the latter part of the week and has pathways, driveway, decks and parking area looking great. No gym membership needed!
A handful of us are making progress on putting together a potluck for UAA potters of the past -- some of whom are still involved with the studios on campus. We have a date in late December, a list of potential invitees, and instructions are being prepared for a Yankee Swap -- a pot exchange among potters. Should be fun. We'll be hosting it in Willow.
It was a difficult week on the news scene; today that sadness was intensified when we learned of the death yesterday of the professor at St. Olaf who was our mentor, matchmaker, and frequent visitor to Alaska. Dr. KenWilkens was a wonderful influence on our lives and we will miss the twinkle in his eye, his quick wit, his common sense and wisdom. Ken was 92, also, and lived a very full life surrounded by an abundance of friends and family.
The temp is back to -13 tonight with another cold spell forecast. Our only visitor this week was a huge bull moose who came to graze on a birch tree Keith sawed down in order to clear a line of sight to the satellite for TV reception. The moose is in great condition with a large rack and beautiful coat. Yes, he does move if you wait long enough to view the video clip, but he was in no hurry to do anything but eat, munch, and dine some more.
Sun hitting the tall trees, laden with snow and frost, made for a beautiful scene against a very blue sky this afternoon. Winter doesn't officially start for a week; that's when we get to celebrate because the days become longer rather than shorter!
Think it's time to get back in the studio to throw pots. I'm ready! Maybe I'll have something to say about pottery next time I write. After all, that's the intent of this blog.
Pie plates...yarn bowls...larger mugs...and then what my heart fancies, unless I remember some other requests. Will let you know how it goes. Leave a comment if there is something you want to suggest.
A handful of us are making progress on putting together a potluck for UAA potters of the past -- some of whom are still involved with the studios on campus. We have a date in late December, a list of potential invitees, and instructions are being prepared for a Yankee Swap -- a pot exchange among potters. Should be fun. We'll be hosting it in Willow.
It was a difficult week on the news scene; today that sadness was intensified when we learned of the death yesterday of the professor at St. Olaf who was our mentor, matchmaker, and frequent visitor to Alaska. Dr. KenWilkens was a wonderful influence on our lives and we will miss the twinkle in his eye, his quick wit, his common sense and wisdom. Ken was 92, also, and lived a very full life surrounded by an abundance of friends and family.
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| Photo taken from inside garage |
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| Beautiful, tall birch against clear blue sky |
The temp is back to -13 tonight with another cold spell forecast. Our only visitor this week was a huge bull moose who came to graze on a birch tree Keith sawed down in order to clear a line of sight to the satellite for TV reception. The moose is in great condition with a large rack and beautiful coat. Yes, he does move if you wait long enough to view the video clip, but he was in no hurry to do anything but eat, munch, and dine some more.
Sun hitting the tall trees, laden with snow and frost, made for a beautiful scene against a very blue sky this afternoon. Winter doesn't officially start for a week; that's when we get to celebrate because the days become longer rather than shorter!
Think it's time to get back in the studio to throw pots. I'm ready! Maybe I'll have something to say about pottery next time I write. After all, that's the intent of this blog.
Pie plates...yarn bowls...larger mugs...and then what my heart fancies, unless I remember some other requests. Will let you know how it goes. Leave a comment if there is something you want to suggest.