Ceramics Monday

Over the weekend I wanted to work on my prerequisite class but I didn't. I made a point of working on it this morning before ceramics class. This course is supposed to take about 240 hours to complete. I already doubt my ability to get it finished before January just because of time. The more I complete, the more I will know and that counts too. Other happy things from today include:

  • Ceramics class went well. I made a slightly warped cylinder. The class worked on handles, but I'm not there yet. In the picture, last week's is the hourglass sort of shape.  This week's is the other one.

  • Walking home from the studio I found myself humming notes… no particular tune that I know of or remember. This is an unusual thing for me.  I think it is a good thing.
  • Along the walk I finally got close enough to a plant to take a picture and identify it. The common hibiscus seems like a plant I should have been able to identify, now I guess I can.
  • I crossed the Merrimack River.  I'm really enjoying the color changes this year.  In general, the foliage isn't super this year (because of the drought), but it makes me happy.



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Currently reading: Pocketful of Miracles: Prayer, Meditations, and Affirmations to Nurture Your Spirit Every Day of the Year, Joan Borysenko.

Currently listening to: Annie’s Autumn Escape, by Debbie Viggiano.

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

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