I’m waiting for my kiln to finish (6+ hours to go), but so far, my ‘speriment’ is working. I doubt she’ll fuse all the way to what I’ve envisionded, but … maybe – because she’s fired face-down with Wissmach Luminescent … We’ll see. It’s no replacement for No Days Wafer Sheet … but, it does keep …
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Not much to report on this week in the studio, but I am moving a few pieces along … Custom request dichroic badge reels are a tad trickier to create without running water. Fortunately, I’m married to a handy guy who keeps lots of buckets around – and I’m surrounded by snow. So, the outdoors is …
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We got to actually save a life this past weekend. He was much too young and totally didn’t understand that his heart was NOT supposed to do THAT! But it’s all good now, and our team did what was needed. Pretty cool stuff! And, I had dinner with the (grade school) girls this week. Always …
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Life After Maggie … is tougher than I was prepared for. I didn’t realize I’d be grieving this much. And it hits me at strange times throughout the day/night. But, I haven’t cried today, so I feel like I’m advancing through the stages. Maybe I’ll even sleep a bit tonight … [Oops – there I …
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Moving ideas and projects along slowly in the studio this week. I really liked the looks of some of my pendants using different bails/settings, so I had to investigate (so ‘code’ for internet shopping) … And – now feel well stocked, and ready to make more jewelry. I’m also making more ornaments – because, it …
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Oh my! Put in a full day at DTW yesterday (13 hours) … thank you central scheduling! But, we now have extended family in WA, VA, MO, NC and TX (as well as OH, IN, WI NY and MI). All the pups did great! We have one last pup here to play with (Stella), before …
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Oh, yeah – you betcha! But, I almost have the coffin kiln loaded with ornaments and ready to run. Look at what I made tonight … It’s ‘Ornament Central’ up in here … Why? I dunno …but I like it! The days are ticking down to the art show, and I still have so much …
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After four + decades, I managed to come across something I really wish I hadn’t – Stinging Nettle. Dang! I touched it for all of 2 seconds, while pulling weeds, and HOURS later my hand/arm is still bugging me. After some research, turns out this wonderful burning-meets-pins-and-needles sensation can last up to a week! WTH!?! …
And now, we can close the books on Christmas 2012. It was touch and go there for a bit, as DH and I were struggling to get to the bottom of the punch list, while enlisting the aid of our ALL-TOO-EAGER teenage offspring. But we made it, had a fun family evening and my Martha …
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Adult ADD. Is it an actual diagnosis? … Can you DEVELOP it? … Or CATCH it (like a virus)??? I think I may have it … The ideas are spinning so quickly (in my head), it’s hard to stay focused. So, then I try making lists (mental and physical) – but there are too many!!! So …
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