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Feeder Visitors – Nuthatches and Finches
It has been awhile since I’ve posted pictures of birds at the feeder. Until January’s ice storm, I’d actually forgotten to put out food. Today, the feeder is especially active as the sky is spitting down freezing rain. June Kitty has made a permanent perch of the windowsill, and her tail flicks back and forth as she watches her would-be…
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Capable
I am capable. This is something I occasionally have to remind myself. Years ago during the baby-making months, I wasn’t allowed to do things like lift heavy weights, change the cat litter, eat lunch meats, float down a river in an inner-tub or stand on ladders. I also put pottery on hold during my pregnancies out of fear of the possible…
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Spring Garden Planning Motivation
Once upon a time, I made a very fancy garden design. Who was this person, and can she come and motivate me to get my act together for 2016? I’m actually impressed by this garden plan and may reuse some aspects of it. The only thing I’ve done this year (and there are 8 – 9 weeks until the last…
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Books for boys
This post contains affiliate links. Purchases made through my affiliate links give me a small commission to help run this blog, but don’t cost you any extra. This week my oldest boy turned eight, and the one thing that I caught myself surprised by was the gifts drastically changed. While previous years have brought Lego kits, this year brought books and…
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Will You be Intimidated or Inspired?
When it comes to following people on various social media platforms, I often feel conflicted when shown something amazing they have made or accomplished. Whether it’s a gorgeous clay creation, a fabulous outing a friend has taken her kids on, or a clever home renovation project, it can be a toss-up as to whether I will predominantly feel intimidated and…
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How to glaze the whole ceramic spoon
There’s one question I keep getting via Etsy, on this blog and through email. “How do you glaze your ceramic spoons and keep them from sticking to the kiln shelf?” Clearly, there is a lot of interest in handmade spoons! So how do you glaze the entire ceramic spoon? I use kiln stilts! Kiln stilts…
