I finally logged onto my blog today and was shocked to see it has been 7 weeks since my last post. I knew it had been a while . . . I have a lot to get caught up on. In the weeks Ive been away, I planted flowers in many pots and baskets on our deck . . . strawberries. . . and a vegetable garden below. And, soccer is finally over. We hosted the Never Ending Soccer Season Year End Party at our house last night. We estimate half our games this Spring were rained out and rescheduled extending the season beyond our imaginations. Tryouts for “next season” begin in a week. Lacrosse also ended in a glorious tournament Mothers Day Weekend. . . football is beginning. All Star Cheerleading just goes on forever. My children are now out of school for the summer. My husband has been traveling weekly. . . leaves for China tomorrow. And, I had a birthday. . . . a birthday party . . . . and started shopping for shorts examining the the length wondering if they were appropriate for “my age.” Hmmmmm. . . . .
Anyway. . . on a brighter note, I participated in the Clay West Show last weekend. Traffic was steady and sales were pretty good. I entered a large faceted soup tureen with ladle and set of bowls for the juried portion of the show and was very honored to have my work selected by Rick Berman for an Honorable Mention. 
I was the only potter to have received a nod with the other awards going to a two sculptors and a hand builder. My favorite part of the juried show is the comments left to each artist who submits work. I really appreciate the feedback and the time taken to offer it.
I also was lucky enough to snag a wonderful pair of cups by Debra Fritts and I then when I got home, I found myself stashing them in a different cabinet . . . away from the “other cups” . . . . and so I’m wondering . . . have you ever felt “selfish” with a new acquisition???
Congratulations on the award. The set is really wonderful. You got some great comments and feedback. I can see why you are being “selfish” with your Debra Fritt cups.
thank you Barbara! I appreciate your comments. . . and I love your blog. . looking forward to keeping up with your journey.
Nona — Glad to see you back blogging! Your set is fabulous & I was so happy you won! Congrats. Bob & I were at the opening reception. What a fantastic show. Your table was wonderful — I loved your slipped bowls. I hope to learn that technique at my Arrowmont workshop with Victoria Christen.
Barb Wolfe wants to joins us at our lunches – so soon we need to take a break from our busy schedules & all get together.
Hey Judy – Thanks so much for your thoughts. Im sorry I missed you and Bob at the opening (I had to be at cheer uniform fitting night to ensure the skirt didnt get any shorter). The bowls you admired were actualy not slipped . . . just my usual terra sig stuff, but this time I tried layering colors. I look forward to lunch soon . . . Barb is awesome!
Your soup tureen and bowls are beautiful,congratulations on your award. I would be selfish with those two Debra Fritts cups myself, they are lovely. My recent acquisitions are on a display shelf and perhaps one day I will use them, but for now I just admire them. Your deck garden is looking so beautiful.
Hi Linda,
thanks for making me feel better about my coveting the cups . . . (I think I can trust my husband with one . . but no kids!) I’m looking forward to catching up with your blog and see what you’ve been up to!