sickly-poo

My apologies, I have never had a chance to post the kiln pictures. I've been really sick this entire fall and am still undergoing treatments, tests, you name it. When I get back into regular humanoid functioning, I will make sure to do this and post my work...finally! I hope everyone's having a great season and are looking forward to the holidays! Cheers")

Finalmente!

We have built the first layer of our new wood, salt kiln! It's a beauty- I have to look at it with proud momma eyes! As soon as I work the kinks out of my cameras, I will begin posting our process and progress! I hope the kinks get out soon, b/c classes are starting back up.....ehhh. I may link a new blog to it. Cheers!

I'm on a kiln!

Soooo- this semester I've the the arduous yet exhilarating task of building in a kiln- a task I put myself up to. I have absolutely loved it so much, that I don't want to go back into a studio. I've been building in the (Vatagama) Anagama Mike Vatalaro and students built. although I wish I was there at the time- we've been so lucky that we will be capable of having a similar-ish experience this summer building an addition- which will be designed by all of us and built to the likewise- which will be salt-wood-kiln....sweeeeet. Anywhoo- we are firing up now, a student/teach only kiln just before heading off to NCECA- hopefully upon return, we will open it up to some sweet surprises! I'm going to post building images and then finished....ehhh...that's a huge hope! HA! We'll see soon- cheers!")

time time time

see what's become of me, when i look around blah blah possibilities.....Ah! the Bangles said it so well! So, I have not felt up to posting...to my absent little blog. From being busy with school, physically, emotionally and mentally drained and seeming to have another straight year of muck- I am a stinker. I need a big fat break! So, eventually I will post work...blah blah blah...off into the void")

late fall 2007- beginning inspiration for future directions

Go Vote!")

         Through my invisa-blog i am hoping to send "go vote" messages out to the world. I must say, I have never been so worried about the outcome of an election. Despite not being incredibly fond of either candidate, I am terrified of what may happen to the idea of America if McCain/Palin were to get into office.

           Although I personally choose to have faith in God, I do not believe it is in our country's best interest to turn into a coinciding church and state government. In fact, it is completely against what our country is founded on- we are supposed to keep church and state separate. I don't believe anyone has the right to enforce their religious values upon another citizen. We certainly should not have the right to enforce singularly Christian values into law. All people should be supported and their rights protected by the government, not confined or chastised. 

           Additionally, I am scared of women's rights of choice, gay rights, and/or civil liberties being taken away. I am horrified of how long we might remain in war with McCain. Also, I believe Obama will improve our international relations, peace, environment, and education.

           Hopefully, whatever the outcome, our country will improve, and fortunately it atleast seems the economy will improve regardless.

*If this blog is read and outrages anyone and/or causes a political/ religious/ any argument to be commented here, please don't waste our time. I will not respond to anger and you aren't going to change my mind at this point- I also all ready voted. I am not blogging to be the recipient of hate or send it out ( I am not about that)- readers: agree to disagree if I anger you, wipe the slate and move on.

            

fawlkie talkie

sending this into the void.........esp. b/c none of my friends know i have this thing, yet"}..... does the frustration ever cease? it's so difficult to communicate with people sometimes when they don't understand what it's like to have a learning disability. tonight...again..during class, right in the middle of beginning to talk, as soon as i opened my mouth, the words raced through at a millisecond's speed and everything was past and disappeared. i then had no idea what i was going to say and had to express that after everyone was staring at me. it is mortifying that this persists over the years. i've become used to it, but sometimes it bothers me worse than others. i try to place things into perspective and in reality, so many others have more struggles, so i am thankful that it is not as bad as it could be. however, it is difficult. i guess it makes it more difficult when people think of me as a regularly functioning human-being and tease about me being the space cadet, when in reality, i have a legitimate problem.  ...and i have a really good sense of humor and am easy to laugh at myself, but after three decades of the same taunt and misunderstandings.....the bloom is off the rose. *sigh* ohwell, what can you do. move on, move forward.......