Her final escape...

  Today was a somber day in the studio.  I guess I've been feeling a little heavier than usual...the "real world" placing a few more things on my mind.  I was inspired to make a few coffee mugs that reminded me of someone who has been a big part of my "real world" for the past couple of years.  Having worked on a few coffee mugs yesterday, I came back to place handles on each of the mugs.  

  It is true that pottery can be therapeutic, as turning and creating lightened the load my mind was carrying just a little...that is until I was forced to say goodbye to a furry little friend.  

  You may have read some of the encounters previously experienced with our resident shop cat "Hairy Houdini" so named for her ability to get into (or out of) any place she wanted.  It is with a heavy heart I tell you we had to say goodbye to Hairy Houdini today.  She made her final escape and has gone on to wriggle her way past a set of pearly gates.  She will be missed...We love you Hairy!