My tiles have moved along … they’re in the kiln for the third (??? final) firing.  I learned a lot, and I have [A LOT] more learning to do … but I think I like them. 

A family emergency is ending well … the phone lines were fired up for a bit yesterday, when my uncle was taken to the ER via ambulance.  Fortunately, it was a T.I.A. – and he’s doing well in the hospital for a night of observation.  Special thanks to my (ER) coworkers and fellow SJL (inpatient) staff for taking such great care of him!