Patience...

It's time to begin to roll out some clay for Saturday's Ornament clay class.  I have such a good time sharing my "crafts"  and teaching others how to do what I enjoy so much.

Working with clay the last few years has been so satisfying.  It's like all the years and crafts before were leading me to clay.

One thing I have learned since working with clay is patience.  Clay takes time...it takes time to work up the clay just to get it ready to go, time to let it dry once the items are made, time to wet sand each piece, time to bisque, time to glaze and THEN the time it takes for kiln to cool down so you can open it without getting burned...patience has never been easy for me, but thanks to my clay hobby, I'm learning to be patient!

Clouds

I love to look at clouds.

New work space

Worked almost all day yesterday to get this space opened up in the living room.  Finally!  Space to work in and on.  It is our old kitchen table, moved to make room for a new kitchen island and the computer moved to make room for the table.  Now the computer is catty corner to the table and the table is in the nook of the bow window.  Now if I just had time to work on some clay!

Days Slide By

Days get past me so fast anymore and I cannot remember what was done two days ago...
I have appointments for the dog and cat tomorrow, so that will get me out of the house for a few minutes.
Have not been able to work in clay for more than a week now and I miss it.  Have some new ideas when I get to go back to it.  Must sketch them out or will forget no doubt.

achy breaky

This cooler weather is making my arthritis really act up.  I have been miserable the last two days and nights.  Called the doc, never heard back so honey went to the pharmacy and got me some ActivOn.  It's good stuff!  I really feel better!

Home

Picked up Rusty yesterday from his daughter's house.  He had spent almost a week in Katy with his son, daughter and all the in laws.  Saw his brother and his wife and had a really good time.  He doesn't like to travel much anymore.
I cleaned house while he was gone and really hope to keep up with it now.  It's hard for me to do anything with him here, I don't understand that, but hopefully I will keep up.
Had lots of pain last night while trying to sleep, and this morning the pain was bad, but it seems to be subsiding somewhat this afternoon.
Need to get stuff ready for the clay class next weekend and week after.  Hopefully, some will come and participate.

11-1-10

Lots to do today.
The house is so quiet with husband away.  It was nice for a day or two, but I am ready for him to be home.  Tomorrow I will pick him up.
At 6:24 a.m. the thermometer says 29 degrees outside.
I ordered some new glaze from Georgie's a couple of days ago, I am always anxious to try it out.  Will have it for the clay class if there is one.
I don't know why I try to blog, I have nothing to say...later!