It's Good To Be Back...

First of all, I just want to say that I'm sorry I haven't been a very good responder to people's comments lately. I usually make every effort to respond by email, but lately I've just been behind. My inbox is full of people that I've been meaning to get back to and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. So, for now, I'm just going to put it on hold.  I appreciate your kind words, ideas, and encourament so much and I know how much I enjoy it when someone responds to my comment, so I'll try to get back in the groove very soon.
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I've been back to my pottery ways for the last two weeks. It feels so good to be back. The break was nice and gave me some time to collect more ideas but it feels good to be creating again. I haven't fired or glazed anything yet, just making new things. But hopefully I'll have some color to show very soon. Here's some of the things I'm working on today--buttons (of course), coasters, small square dishes (NOT ashtrays, thank you very much, Dan!), and some pendant jewelry that I'm so anxious to glaze (and wear).