Firing Frenzy

We glazed and loaded the kiln on Thursday and started firing early Friday morning. While that was happening, Jeff loaded the bisque kiln and fired that overnight.

We had work for the League of NH Craftsmen's Fair, which starts next Saturday (EEK!) and a few vessel sink orders that need to be completed before we head north.

While the gas kiln cooled, we glazed the pots from the bisque kiln. Last night we reloaded the kiln while it was still quite hot. A fan helped to take the edge off of the heat.

In between the hard work, we have taken some time to enjoy the multitude of butterflies that enjoy the apples that have started to drop from the trees.

This little butterfly, with a half eaten wing, stayed attached to the apple when Liz picked it up. I guess it is fearless and perhaps that is why half of it's wing is missing!

April 15, 2013

Yesterday I was overwhelmed with heart wrenching as well as frightening, photos,videos, and story lines. It consumed the second half of my day, as I am sure it did for many of you.

When I woke up this morning, my mind had pushed the event in Boston to the back of my brain. I turned on my computer, went online... and there it all was. 

Still there.

Not a dream.

So many people's lives changed forever.

Today I am going to try to distance myself from the news and not let it consume me. Instead I will focus on the beauty that surrounds me. Yes, it is still there... sometimes you just have to stop and look for it.