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Health coach. Writer. Teacher. Artist. Living an amazing life with MS. Interested in bringing peace and beauty into people's lives.

Wood-fired Wednesday – #29

Posted on May 25, 2011

In honor of my travels today to Mississippi for the Gulf Coast Clay Conference, I am bringing back Wood-Fired Wednesday for a day. Terry Osborne

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A Muddy Week

Posted on May 24, 2011

This year it has been a struggle to get into the studio.  Or to get muddy at all. That is starting to change. I spent the entire weekend in the studio watching master potter Lorna Meaden make her exquisite pots. … Continue reading →

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Making Pitchers and the Role of Muscle Memory

Posted on May 17, 2011

In a few short weeks, I will be getting on a plane and heading to Gulfport, Mississippi to present at the Gulf Coast Clay Conference.  Between now and then I have to pack and ship pots, determine what tools I … Continue reading →

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Fighting Fatigue – Why Isn’t There a Couch in the Studio?

Posted on May 10, 2011

Last week saw me making more prototypes for my buddha bowls, a few teapots and a flower bucket (as I call them).  The humidity has been high enough that pots don’t want to dry.  That delayed trimming by several days. … Continue reading →

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Support Me As I Ride Beyond the Beltway: Bike MS

Posted on May 3, 2011

It’s that time of year again.  I’m getting back on my bike, well at least trying to, in preparation for Bike Beyond the Beltway, my local Bike MS fund-raising ride. If you are new to my blog, you may not … Continue reading →

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