August is almost over, and the harvest is on!  People offer zucchinis after every visit.   I hastily grab the pink tomatoes before the chipmunks and chickens can defile them.  As I work on my projects for my next show I enjoy the cool feel of the clay when I first grab it out of the bag. Last night I pinched out twenty bell ornaments before bedtime.  I have never done Christmas stuff ahead of time although I think of it every year.  A new slab roller is egging me on.

Of course I have been working hard preparing for the Sticks and Stones festival, and am very excited to see it come together.  I have the brochures, now, and so does Carl if you need any to hand out or mail.  This is going to be the best one yet,  and as we were working on the mailing this week we were discussing the need for volunteers.  There is a tremendous amount of work involved in putting on the show, and it is by the grace of a huge volunteer squad over the years that we have been able to  accomplish this. If anyone wishes to help out this year, contact me, Carl, Kathy, or Dee,, and we will find a place for you.  Besides the good food , you get a free T shirt!


Don't forget that the third Saturday jam goes on year round. Tonight is the night if you want some free entertainment and a nice sociable crowd, with goodies and coffee. 

okay,'m off,  Have a creative day! Denise