October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Don't just wear pink and think that it is enough. Everyone be aware that this evil disease is out there and does not discriminate.
Mental Health Awareness month is also October. There are many different mental health issues out there and most likely, you know several people who deal with them on a daily basis. It is not always evident on the outside looking in.
All in all, just be aware that people the world round are dealing with things you may not know about, no matter your relationship with them. Not everyone shows their suffering on the surface. Treat everyone with respect and be nice.
OK, down off my soapbox I step.
I need to get back to work and create more things for the store and for Mistletoe Market. I want to get some pieces finished so I can send photos for promotions.
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Good-byes are hard
This has been a rough year for some of the furry friends I take care of off and on through the year.
Last year, one sweet kitty - Sophie got sick and was not able to be saved. Her people adopted another, equally as sweet kitty named Mocha. Sadly, Mocha too got very sick (different problem) and was not able to be saved. Both of these girls were close to my heart and I miss them dearly. Their "brother" Rocky is still here and as charming as ever.
Tuesday, an 11 year-old pup I have known since she was adopted by her people also crossed the Rainbow Bridge. She was the sweetest yellow lab I have known. And, like her "sisters" Cleo & Savannah before her, Sandie stole my heart. She was part of my best friend's family.
Even when the fur babies are not your own, it is easy to become very attached.
My heart breaks and tears come to my eyes as well.
Last year, one sweet kitty - Sophie got sick and was not able to be saved. Her people adopted another, equally as sweet kitty named Mocha. Sadly, Mocha too got very sick (different problem) and was not able to be saved. Both of these girls were close to my heart and I miss them dearly. Their "brother" Rocky is still here and as charming as ever.
Tuesday, an 11 year-old pup I have known since she was adopted by her people also crossed the Rainbow Bridge. She was the sweetest yellow lab I have known. And, like her "sisters" Cleo & Savannah before her, Sandie stole my heart. She was part of my best friend's family.
Even when the fur babies are not your own, it is easy to become very attached.
My heart breaks and tears come to my eyes as well.
Friday, August 16, 2019
Up and running!
Thank you to my brother Rick for checking out the wiring diagram and the kiln and fixing the mistake I made. I am now able to fire the large kiln with no problem.
The small kiln I have not given a test firing yet. It seems possibly the tube of the kiln sitter was out of alignment and the sensing rod was getting hung up thus keeping it from tripping the power off. I do not have anything of my own to test fire it with at the moment, so it will have to wait until I can get some things made. (* EDIT - still not working correctly. Will just have to use the large one for the time being.)
In the meantime, my car went into the mechanic last week. I have had a whining noise from under the hood for a few months, but the most disconcerting was the new grinding noise coming from the rear axel area. It sounded like I was dragging a branch. I did not see anything, but thought it could possibly be the wheel bearing go bad. I needed the car for a house/pet sitting a half hour drive away.
I dropped it off on a Thursday morning. Their schedule was packed with appointments and they had to work me in around them. To get an appointment otherwise was at least a two week wait. I waited patiently to hear back. They called at about 4:45 on Friday afternoon for me to come by to pick it up (they close ot 5:00).
It was not the wheel bearing (YES!!!), it was indeed a branch caught up in the undercarriage that was causing that noise.
The whining noise under the hood was the alternator and pulley that needed replacing, the alternator was nearing it's end of life. Thankful for the branch making me think it was a bad bearing for getting me to the mechanic sooner than later.
After a brief case of it overheating (a connector to the cooling fan knocked loose) that was corrected on Monday, all is running smoothly.
I am needing to get my hands back into the clay to create! It is my calming and rejeuvenating activity. And, I also need to get product for the store as well as Mistletoe Market.
The small kiln I have not given a test firing yet. It seems possibly the tube of the kiln sitter was out of alignment and the sensing rod was getting hung up thus keeping it from tripping the power off. I do not have anything of my own to test fire it with at the moment, so it will have to wait until I can get some things made. (* EDIT - still not working correctly. Will just have to use the large one for the time being.)
In the meantime, my car went into the mechanic last week. I have had a whining noise from under the hood for a few months, but the most disconcerting was the new grinding noise coming from the rear axel area. It sounded like I was dragging a branch. I did not see anything, but thought it could possibly be the wheel bearing go bad. I needed the car for a house/pet sitting a half hour drive away.
I dropped it off on a Thursday morning. Their schedule was packed with appointments and they had to work me in around them. To get an appointment otherwise was at least a two week wait. I waited patiently to hear back. They called at about 4:45 on Friday afternoon for me to come by to pick it up (they close ot 5:00).
It was not the wheel bearing (YES!!!), it was indeed a branch caught up in the undercarriage that was causing that noise.
The whining noise under the hood was the alternator and pulley that needed replacing, the alternator was nearing it's end of life. Thankful for the branch making me think it was a bad bearing for getting me to the mechanic sooner than later.
After a brief case of it overheating (a connector to the cooling fan knocked loose) that was corrected on Monday, all is running smoothly.
I am needing to get my hands back into the clay to create! It is my calming and rejeuvenating activity. And, I also need to get product for the store as well as Mistletoe Market.
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Kiln troubles
One of the things about creating with ceramic clay is that it needs to be fired in a kiln to finish it. And as fate would have it right now, BOTH of my kilns are off the operational list.
The larger kiln needed a new power cord and had to be re-wired. I think I made a mistake because it tripped the breaker when I tried turning it on. I have the wiring diagram now and will need to take a closer look at it.
The smaller kiln is firing things too hot. That is something I have not had a problem with before. I may need to replace the kiln sitter tube (it is cracked) and sensor rod. Both things I cannot afford to replace at this time. In a couple of weeks when I get paid again, maybe. Other bills take priority at the moment.
I am looking forward to getting my hands back into the clay, but not until I know that I can fire them.
Meanwhile, I am working on designing cards for classes at The Mercantile.
Keep cool in this hot weather and let me know you were here.
The larger kiln needed a new power cord and had to be re-wired. I think I made a mistake because it tripped the breaker when I tried turning it on. I have the wiring diagram now and will need to take a closer look at it.
The smaller kiln is firing things too hot. That is something I have not had a problem with before. I may need to replace the kiln sitter tube (it is cracked) and sensor rod. Both things I cannot afford to replace at this time. In a couple of weeks when I get paid again, maybe. Other bills take priority at the moment.
I am looking forward to getting my hands back into the clay, but not until I know that I can fire them.
Meanwhile, I am working on designing cards for classes at The Mercantile.
Keep cool in this hot weather and let me know you were here.
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Feeling lost and celebrating a find!
This is one of the saddest days of the year for me. I used to adore Valentine's Day and celebrating love and romance. These days, not so much. I would rather stay at home and eat a peanut butter sandwich for dinner than go out and see all the couples gaga about each other (or at least putting on a good show).
Yes, I love my family and friends, but I have nobody to call my own. Simply telling it like it is.
OK, enough about my intense dread of this day.
The find is thanks to my sister-in-law Jan. She noticed a pair of plates advertised by one of the local antique shops in my home town. She thought she recognized them and posted them to my facebook page. Sure enough, they were plates that, along with Laurie - another sister-in-law (and probably others as well), I helped produce in 1990 while working for my father-in-law. My contribution was the decorating.
Long story short - they now belong to me and safely made the trip via USPS.
Yes, I love my family and friends, but I have nobody to call my own. Simply telling it like it is.
OK, enough about my intense dread of this day.
The find is thanks to my sister-in-law Jan. She noticed a pair of plates advertised by one of the local antique shops in my home town. She thought she recognized them and posted them to my facebook page. Sure enough, they were plates that, along with Laurie - another sister-in-law (and probably others as well), I helped produce in 1990 while working for my father-in-law. My contribution was the decorating.
Long story short - they now belong to me and safely made the trip via USPS.
Friday, February 1, 2019
There's no place like home!
After just over two and a half months, we are back in our house! We moved back in on the 6th & 7th of January.
The new roof looks and works wonderfully, as do the new gutters. Dad's bedroom repairs make the room look like nothing happened.
No photos to share.
The new roof looks and works wonderfully, as do the new gutters. Dad's bedroom repairs make the room look like nothing happened.
No photos to share.
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Thankful
Today I would like to express my gratitude to all who "adopted" my angels and other items.
I am busily creating more, but have so many things on my plate. The progress is not as far along as I would like.
I appreciate your patience as I work toward completing them.
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate.
I am busily creating more, but have so many things on my plate. The progress is not as far along as I would like.
I appreciate your patience as I work toward completing them.
Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate.
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