Reflections

                      I have been working the clay for 8 to 10 hours a day
                      I have 2 more days of building before I glaze.
                      A little time out to reflect on the lovely nature
                      outside my windows. The pond never fails to
                      quiet my soul and refresh my spirits.

What I have been up to.

Only 16 more to make,

If my arms and shoulders hold out.

Heating pads and emu oil

to the rescue.

I should be done by Monday night.

Than I start cooking them

and glazing them

and raku firing them.

Wordless Wednesday

Morning at the ridge

I have been too tired to take photos.

My upper body must be out of shape.

Wedging 40 pounds of clay

wore me out.

Only 20 more containers to make.

My husband has offered to cut ornamental

grasses to go in the vases.

He told me about the lavender grasses

by the big pond.

I checked them out and

saw lots of dragonflies by the pond.

Love those dragonflies.

Thank goodness he is willing to help.

My recliner felt so good when I sunk

into this evening.

                                    A couple of lovely spots by the small pond.

                              A day off for a doctor appountment.
                              Than back at it Wednesday.
                             

Waning days of summer.

I Love the cool nights and sunny days of late summer.

There is always something of color in the garden.

My walk this morning was delightful.

                I am starting to cut flowers for the dried arrangements
                for the Bravo Arts Brunch. I am grateful I have a large
                garden with lots of flowers. The rudibecka will be a bright
                spot in the bouquets.

                         The rose of Sharon's are in full bloom right now
                         Today I will clean pots and fill the kiln for the
                         first bisque firing. I am 1/3 of the way in making
                         containers. Wedging 35 pounds of clay did a number
                         on my are muscles. Back to  making pots Monday.
                         Off to a concert by the Collingsworth family tonight.
                         They are so talented. A quiet Saturday.

Summer at Cedar Ridge

                               Yesterday I made salsa. Today I made 7 vases.
                                My next 4 weeks are going to be busy.
                                I was asked to make the centerpieces
                                for the Bravo Arts Brunch on October 12.
                                I said yes before I calculated how long it
                                would take to make 35 vases and flower bouquets.
                                I cut some flowers to dry today too.
                                The Goldstrum rudebecia will dry and stay yellow
                                 Annabelle hydrangeas  a nice mellow green.
                                 Add to this  a rusty grass, saliva and lavender for
                                 nice fall dried bouquets. You may not hear from
                                 me every day but I will try. Everyone out east
                                 keep safe and day.

Wordless Wednesday