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Grits, I wasn't thinking of you when I wrote what I did about people hating Muslims, but now that you mention it, I am offended every time you refer to the president in sarcastic and derogatory ways. Of course, I didn't like the last president and I'm sure I would have sad some things then that might have offended his…

Lisa, when I was stationed in Athens, Greece (1978-1980), it was a pretty tense time politically. We were always on the lookout for terrorists from Libya. They used to require us to take a training course on checking our cars for bombs. There were many times that the threat was so high we were confined to the base, even…

I tried to respond but lost it all...grrrrr! I'm so sorry to hear about what happened in Paris. I just hope that reasonable people can refrain from blaming all Muslims for the acts of a few. This whole thing is just heartbreaking. Pip, Kirby is looking so good! Miriam, yes, we are planning a roll in shower because we…

Michele, I love the rings. I suggest you save them for her second husband to give to her. This guy doesn't seem like he's going to last.

I'd like to get some opinions on something. This is the bathroom we are getting ready to redo. We built the shell when we remodeled the outside of the house, and now are getting ready to open it up. Originally I planned to put a bathtub in the addition, but since our trip to Spain I decided I didn't want a whirlpool tub…

Good morning everyone! Last night I took the grands to gymnastics and the evil exwife showed up. I was freaking out, but I called my son and he just said, "well, she has said she wanted to come watch them at gymnastics." Like it was no big deal. The middle DGD said that her dad told her that her mom was coming. Sure wish…

Good morning! Its one of those days here, where I just feel totally overwhelmed and hopeless. I have about a dozen little things that need to be done today. Errands to run, people to meet with, grandma stuff to do, that postcard and poster to finish and get to the printer, and it goes on and on. A plumber is coming to give…

I'm finally home from my trip to Kansas City. The doctor's visit went really well. I liked her a lot. She spent at least an hour with me. She read a bunch of the records that I hand carried. She asked questions and actually listened to my answers! Unheard of! She ran some lab tests today and scheduled some kind of test for…

Kim, I can see that horse being used several different ways. You could do it on the back of a jacket, or smaller on the chest of the jacket, like where a monogram would go. Of on a sweat shirt. You could take the Christmas element off on some so it could be a year-round thing. Or, you could offer personalization, with a…

Well, my ticket buying adventure didn't go so well. Tickets were supposed to go on sale at 8:30. I got there at 8:00 but didn't realize that every human being in the four-state region would be there in line to buy them. There were at least 300 people in front of me and another 300 behind me. Each person was limited to 6…

Miriam, when I took her home yesterday after trying on the leotard she rushed in and told her dad how happy she was. She said it made her feel so pretty! And also she said that now she won't be the only one in class without a leotard. That part made me especially happy. I always hated being the only one that was different…

Just popping in quickly to report that IT FITS!!!! I brought her to our house to try it on so she could use the full length mirror. She was the happiest eleven year old girl in the world! It's tight, but it's supposed to be. It's not TOO tight. So, all that worry was for nothing. Whew! More later. Sylvia

Good morning! This is what we woke up to this morning...

Miriam, how very sweet of you to offer! I still plan to have her try it on. Maybe it will turn out to be stretchier than I thought. But if it doesn't (probably) I will take her measurements and see what I can do locally. There is a lady a couple of blocks away from my studio who does alterations. If she can't do it I may…

Meg, I'm sorry to hear that you have been sick, and that Bennie Beagle had such a scare. I hope it's not a tumor. It's 7:00 and I'm thinking of going to bed. I have not had a very good day, so maybe I just need more rest. I made chicken with pesto tonight for dinner, along with some sautéed sweet potato. It was yummy.…

Dr. Katie Bug, I'm blown away by your organization abilities. That is a MUCH more important skill to have in life than making pottery. I am a disaster with organization. I've tried a few times. For instance, I got plastic shoe boxes with lids and sorted my tools by type. They are all stacked on a shelf and marked, like…

Pip, I'm so sorry to hear that this has happened to Kirby. I hope he has a speedy recovery. Mia, your glass is beautiful! I especially like the lilies. Working with glass is a hundred times harder than clay, so my hat is off to you! My advice is...don't price too low. I was having a hard time selling stuff and my friends…

Ok, you need a little chuckle? I'm sitting in the lobby at the Y, waiting for the kids to finish gymnastics. I fell asleep, slid out of the chair and wound up on the floor. People were ready to call 911! So embarrassing! I'm going to bed the minute I get home.

OK, the pots are out of the kiln and I'm pretty happy with the results. Here are the FINAL pictures. (Just a few of the 45 total bowls.) I'm driving three hours each way tomorrow to deliver them. It'll be nice. I enjoy a little drive.

Awake since 2am. Got out of bed before 4. My mind was racing. My hips are aching. My face hurts (right eye slightly blackened) where Bruno head-butted me in his excitement to go for a walk last night. It's going to be a very long day. It's time to start the circus. Have a good day! Sylvia

Janet, he's SO CUTE!

This is one of my bowls with decal embellishments. Once it's fired the black will turn reddish brown/sepia. Tomorrow morning I'll get to see them all finished.

Hello everyone! I'm pooped! I walked with my friend, took the kids to school, went to run an errand in Joplin, then came home to clean house and bake a cake for hubby's birthday. Then waited around for the heating and air guy. Then picked up all three kids and brought them to our house. My son was not having a good day…

Well, phooey! I didn't realize it was November already. I posted pics of my bowls at the end of the October thread, in case anybody wants to look. We are watching the baseball game. Molly has stolen my chair but she is too sweet to make her move. I made pumpkin turkey chili for dinner from a recipe online. It wasn't my…

I'm very happy with my bowls. There are only about 6 that are not useable. One, the painted flower, won't go to the food bank because that is hubby's favorite. The ones that are mostly white with light blue streaks will have decals added and then they will be refired, along with all the others that will get a decal on the…