2007 Christmas Pottery

Despite the Ice Storm of '07 and the loss of electricity associated with it Cynthia and I managed to get our Christmas pieces finished in time for the "Giving of Gifts" that we so enjoy. Our theme, oddly enough and in the coldest weather, was the gift of "A Warm Night". The idea was borne out of a discussion about making Christmas mugs but coffee or cider not providing enough warmth and nourishment for what we had in mind. The idea evolved into soup mugs and Cynthia's flair took over providing not only the handcrafted soup mugs but the soup itself, crackers, and an old fashioned movie--all nesteld in a basket, shrink-wrapped and tied with a bow.

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More than a dish (albeit a handcrafted and unique dish) we gave away warm nights filled with love, nourishment and good old-fashioned respites away from the tug and pull of the common, everyday world. It was our desire to give the receipients something they would cherish and relive over and over again. I have included some pictures to give an idea of what we created and included a set of bowls as well. Here is hoping that you had a very Merry Christmas and that this new year will be all you wish for!

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The Ice Storm of '07

Like a scruffy ol' man rubbing his chin in remembrance and announcing, "I remember back when...." I can already hear myself years down the road saying, "I remember the Ice Storm back in '07...." and holding my audience captive while I regal them with the terrible tale! LOL!

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In retrospect to my futuristic proclaimation I can already say, "It really wasn't all that bad." Oh, I know most of us lost a lot of tree branches and a few nights (or at the most weeks) of warmth and convenience but really.....what is that compared to the terrible and hurtful things happening nowadays? Every newscast is livid with loss of life, the degradation of the human race and the unspeakable man-against-man crime?

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However.....that doesn't keep me from telling my tale! Just letting you know that I have it in proper perspective. And, since a picture tells more than a thousand words, I have some pictures to show you as well. Now, a word of warning before I show you the pictures--like comparing surgeries or childbirths or war stories, I know there are worse tales to tell and I don't want to get into a "I can top that" contest! LOL! Just telling my story, like Joe from Dragnet, "Just the facts, Maam. Just the facts."

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