Clayton Hill Studio
Site of my fused glass life
Month: April 2013
Play Day in the Studio
A long, stressful day … but a good day. Started early this morning as we flew pups off to their new homes. Got home just in time to watch their flights progress across the country … New extended family in NJ, MD, FL and MN. All the babies did well, and I’m happy and sad …
When the nurse is the patient …
Or could be – in my case. What to do? I’ve been in nursing for 23 years now. I’ve seen so much … TOO MUCH(!): Too much “fight when there is no chance”; too much hope – because “we have technology”; too much of “nature’s cruel twists”; (combined with) too much of “what were you …
Shitake! But not yet …
Have you seen that THING?!? Egads … this weekend is gonna be tough! Yesss – it’s pretty in the sky over the farm, all innocent and peaceful looking. NO – I do NOT want to go to work this weekend!!! (It will still be too full come Saturday for my county … just sayin’!) Feeling kind’a …
Uh oh … It’s starting again!
Spent some time reading glassist C.Morgan’s blog … besides loving her art, I appreciate her sense of humor. So, now … she has me intrigued with glass casting (absolutely love her statue ‘Shout’ – check it out!). Oh, soooo much to learn, supplies and equipment to gather … Uh Oh! I also found a bit …
Overcooking … Doh!
Another lesson learned – the hard way. Apparently one can ‘overcook’ PnP in one’s heat press. Dammitall! At least that’s what I think happened, as I decided to take the 15 dichro pieces through one-more-round in the heat press. Last night’s successes didn’t etch correctly today – the PnP mask didn’t protect the dichroic surface. …
Success!
HA! I knew I got that heat press for a reason! Still fine tuning, but … this is promising! The kitchen is also mine again: Great shrimp stir-fry for dinner – chocked full of veggies. Then, I made some Cabbage Crack (Napa Cabbage Salad) too – just cuz I love it. And finally, Cinnamon French …
Free at last …
With some 18 hours to spare, I say GOODNIGHT to ‘Tax Preparation 2012’ … Now for our appointment with the ‘Great and Powerful Jim’, to find out how much of our money we get to hold on to??? Either way – I’m done with it for another 365 days. HALLELUJAH!
Spring cleaning …
Kinda … well, not really. I’ve spent the last few days fighting with my computer (the browser), unable to surf my usual sites (including this one). I’ve been so consumed by fixing it, I’ve all but forgotten the frustration of the weekend (seems EVERYONE wanted to spend Easter with us in the ER). But, I …
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