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Hand Building Class
My first course in hand building is over now, although I’m still finishing up several pieces over at Pullen Arts Center. I’ve only ever used the wheel, tending to think hand building wouldn’t interest me, but I have to admit that I really enjoy it. Pressing texture into the clay is much easier with a rolling pin, which doesn’t work…
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Caterpillar Observations
Yesterday we scooped up all the caterpillars on the rue and sweet fennel, which we believe are from Eastern Black Swallowtails. It was just in time because the rue, which was once covered in caterpillars, only had five left, and there was not a single chrysalis in sight. The sweet fennel was Here are a few observations from our first…
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Fall Garden Bliss
Strangely, the garden is currently the most productive it has ever been. The pathways have been completely blocked by various vegetation thanks to heavy rainfall that has led to vigorous growth. I haven’t been fertilizing, but the garden doesn’t seem to mind as nearly every square foot has been used to grow various types of beans and each morning I…
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Disillusionment with the Church
When Joe and I first came to Vintage21 Church in 2002, there was great hope. As the body grew and the church gained momentum, we felt a part of something larger than ourselves. People gave selflessly of their time and resources. Community was easy, on some levels at least, because it was fun. But as with all relationships, newness wore…
