2015-01-08 - Thursday - Charlie, bowls, and wall packs

Wednesday I was devastated to hear about the cartoonists at Charlie Hebdo being gunned down for drawing cartoons. What is the world coming to when people think it's ok to take out a gun and shoot someone for making fun of your religion. I can't think of one real religion that preaches that. It's only the complete perversion of one that would allow it.

After seeing all of the people in France in the streets holding up signs that said "je suis Charlie" (I am Charlie) I made a button and have been wearing it since.

This senselessness has got to stop.

Thursday night I went to Clayworks. I slipped last night's bowls and made some more new ones. Onward.

When I was leaving I noticed that all of the wall packs (lights) were working and the building looked good. They have been out at various times so it was nice to see them all on tonight.

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2014-06-06 - Friday - Porch and raku

Friday the electricians came back and installed our fans, lights, and switches.  Now we just need screens and windows to complete the job.

Binkley was worn out after his inspection duties.

Friday night we had a community raku firing at Clayworks and while we had a light turnout, we had a lot of fun.  Everyone brought good food and good spirit.

Raku firing is a dramatic event and there's always a buzz of excitement running through it.  There's the act of working with red hot pots straight out of the kiln.  Whether it's spraying crackle glazed pots with water, applying horse hair to bare pots, or rushing to get a luster glazed pot into the can before it can oxidize, it's a ballet that's carefully choreographed.  Everyone is in the moment while working with these serious materials.

The instant gratification of getting a pot back from the firing within an hour is exciting by itself.  The wonder of what comes out of the cans is palpable.  It's almost never what you expect, but always dramatic.

2014-05-23 - Friday - Electrician arrives and Binkley gets some sun

Friday the electrician arrived and wired in the lights, fans, and cable TV connection.  Now we have to wait for the electrical inspection (hopefully Tuesday).  After that, the connections can be completed and the framers can close everything in.  One step at a time.

Recessed light and fan.

The two fan connections.

Power outlet and cable TV connection.

The cable on the outside of the porch.

Here will be a dimmer in the top spot
and three switches in the bottom one.
One for the two fans,
one for the four recessed lights,
and one for the spot light.

An outlet.

An outlet.

An outside outlet.

The wire in the soffit for the spot light.

The enclosed wire going to the porch.
A small landing will be built over this area.

Protecting the wire.

The big picture.

The company.

Binkley getting some vitamin D.

He really loves the sun-warmed concrete.

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2009-11-05 Thursday - (Actually Friday morning)

As I mentioned, I stayed WAY too late on Thursday night throwing pots and yakking with Kim. When I was finally leaving on Friday morning I noticed some interesting lights outside the studio.

Flying saucer?
No, tower crane.

Aliens invading?

Nope, just the back parking lot lights.
(Without moving the camera.)