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Slump and a kick-start!

Posted on September 23, 2016 by claytonhill

So, I’ve been quiet. I usually don’t get that way for too long …. I was in a creative slump. Apparently, I was feeling stressed. But now, with ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course) and a large chunk of of nursing … Continue reading →

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Glass-On + Viral Overload = Huckleberry

Posted on October 21, 2015 by claytonhill

Or – SLOW MOVING … But, it’s moving, so I’m not going to gripe. OK, I am gonna whine. But – ya know – I’m NOT calling an ambulance … So, in my saintly-stoic/virally-saturated-world – while I patiently wait for the meningitis … Continue reading →

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Nothing to do but plow through …

Posted on November 13, 2014 by claytonhill

Lots going on … I turned 29 (again! … A few more of these birthdays, and I’ll be able to skip straight to social security); we had puppies(!!!); got through a weekend (work) tour with a particularly tough case; and … Continue reading →

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I’m still here …

Posted on October 21, 2014 by claytonhill

It’s been forever, I know. Busy mixed with a little funk, I guess. Not so much going on in the kilns, but I did get all of my beading supplies moved from my ‘office’ to the studio. This meant a … Continue reading →

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Chuggin’ along …

Posted on September 18, 2014 by claytonhill

While I feel like I’m barely moving, I am producing. I’ve been taking pictures and working on listings (not my favorite) in between playing in the studio. Here are some photos from today: And, while we wait to … Continue reading →

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Countdown and three kilns …

Posted on December 3, 2013 by claytonhill

Click, click, click … go my kilns (happy sigh – ) ALONG with the other 886 COUNTDOWNS ticking away. Deep breath! Review (since my last post): 1) We have babies! Momma Iz finally got serious Friday night, and we have … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 28, 2013 by claytonhill

I’d say Happy Turkey Day … but we had ham. Was my youngest daughter a little bummed? Maybe … But – since she didn’t move her lazy-butt off the couch all doggone day … I’m not impressed by her vote. … Continue reading →