But, those of us who are truly "of" America understand that there is no America if we do.

I found this in an article written about discrimination occurring within private organizations.(specifically citing boyscouts of america) Even those who pride themselves in being of the people, representing americans from all different backgrounds, faiths, races, walks of life.

masters... masteressess

Last night was northern clays 20th birthday celebration. As is my tendency I volunteered my great survey giving talents. While this task may sound boring or mundane, excuse me miss could i ask you to fill out a brief survey? Would you mind filling out a survey, sir?the truth is, nothin at the clay center is boring. and it does not cease to amaze me. last night while administering surveys to the masses, the doors opened revealing the masters of clay. really seriously masters. And Patti Warashina walks right up to me. An open hand raises from her side, and she says, "Hi I'm Patti." Naturally, I raised my hand to shake hers and said "I'm Audra". I realize this may be a lackluster story, but to me it wasn't. I love how small the ceramic world can be when youve landed(for how ever long) at a hub. Where people come and go. And they travel by foot, bicycle, car and plane. People from all walks of life at different stages of their careers. And for one moment I will share in the same experience, will have had the same experience. To me this is special.

where is the _ware_

I'm just sayin'

long awaited.ly.

to make and be a maker, to become a maker to sustain making means a many things. learning, teaching, moving, doing doing doing. never being afraid to do what you feel to be right and sometimes even wrong . finally be brave. every day is more and more exciting, when news ideas begin to develop within a body of work. and going into the studio is a time to re create re evaluate re contextualize moments that captivate . I cant wait to get through my first full cycle with my new wares and let them matriculate into a world of many uses. pictures will come. Photo shoot next wednesday.
p.s. thanks sam for inspiring a new post.