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I'm Laurie Erdman, a lawyer turned potter turned health coach. I love mud, food and words. At Spirit of Clay I get to mix these loves, as I explore what clay means to me. Here I share new pots. I share other people's pots that move me. I discuss the connection between nature and pottery. I explore the spiritual lessons I have learned while working with clay. Grab a cup of tea and stay awhile.Other Places to Find Laurie & her Claytastic pottery
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Tag Archives: spring
The Gratitude for Spring
I find myself grateful for spring this year as it coincides with my transition from corporate constraints to self-employed freedom (a.k.a. more time for pots, hikes, helping people and everything else I love). Everything seems possible in spring. Yet change … Continue reading
Posted in Journey Toward My Passion
Tagged birds, dogwood, life transitions, lilac, redbud, spring
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Winter Redux
I knew the forecast was for snow, but I didn’t really believe it. It was almost April. But when I awoke Sunday morning and sat up in bed, I saw the roof of our neighbor’s garage. It was white, when … Continue reading
Posted in Artistic Inspiration
Tagged flowers, inspiration, late winter storm, snow, spring
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First Signs of Spring 2011
I was all ready. Lorna Meaden was coming to town and I was getting to spend the whole weekend watching her make her amazing pots. But then the call came on Friday. She was sick. She wasn’t coming. Oh darn. … Continue reading
Posted in Artistic Inspiration
Tagged art, flowers, inspiration, Lorna Meaden, nature, spring
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Hello Mr. Robin, or How I Spent the Morning in the Basement
It was almost a two years ago that I posted this article about the harbingers of spring. It was my second post on Spirit of Clay. Amazing to look back and see all that has changed and all that has … Continue reading
Love and hate in the garden
April is always a hectic month for me. There just aren’t enough weekend hours to complete everything I need to complete in the studio and the garden. Hence, why I am a few days late in posting my April garden … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening
Tagged cabbage, compost, cover crop, garden, meditation, potato, rain, spring, stress, studio, tomato, vegetables, weeds
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