tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22898840670386612462024-03-05T10:15:23.233-08:00Polka Dot Clay StudioKaren Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.comBlogger612125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-6554658495650272262018-01-02T10:39:00.000-08:002018-01-02T13:08:25.525-08:00Resolutions in the Age of Idiocy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've made a firm decision. I am going to substitute music for the news each morning. I can no longer listen to a bloviating idiot's comments being parsed and studied, as though they are intelligent or reasonable. Argh, the analysis. How can you analyze idiocy? And, he has taken over almost all news outlets. What ignorant, nonsensical drivel did he spout today? Discuss. Well, I'm out. And, then there is the pathological lying. And, the contempt for the citizens that he supposedly represents. Nowhere is that contempt more strongly felt than in news briefings by Ms. Sanders. Her behavior is unprofessional and appalling. That means I'm going to skim over all newsfeed posts about him on facebook, or related to him, as well. Done. Tada.<br />
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During the past year, I noticed that I was filled with fear. When you have a boss, or a leader who is in way over his/her head, you start to pick up the slack. This has happened at various jobs that I've had. You take on the leader's responsibilities. You start to just elimate the leader from the loop. Although I've done this in several workplaces, with incompetent bosses, I am hard pressed to do this for our president. Because I cannot take over running the country, I feel this terrible and overwhelming fear. I want to dial up N. Korea and smooth things over. I want to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement. I want to end the horrendous racist immigration and travel policies. But, alas, I have no ability to do these things. So, as a hand-wringing worrier, I begin to imagine the worst. And, because I have no control, I become angry and depressed. I fret endlessly about my social security and medicare benefits. I think bad thoughts about Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell. I don't want this kind of hostile mind chatter.<br />
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Well, those days are done. I will figure out ways to "resist" the idiocy. But, I will not be immersed in fear. It is affecting my personal relationships and my art work. Removing the constant political muttering in my head, and supplanting it with positive influences will help. That doesn't mean that I'm going to become complacent. But, I will focus on the things that I can change or influence locally. I will help my community. I will definitely need to pace myself for the next three years.<br />
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So, with this in mind, here are my New Year's Resolutions for 2018:<br />
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1. Remove the president from my daily life. His childish attention seeking behaviors will be ignored. <br />
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2. Continue to create. Seek new outlets.<br />
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3. Sketch more. Put the sketchbook back into my purse. And, use it.<br />
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4. Pursue that which is "honest, true, chaste, benevolent, and virtuous".<br />
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5. Be a better sister, aunt, daughter, and animal wrangler.<br />
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6. Build community. Support others.<br />
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<br />Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-62612131223138928862017-12-27T12:59:00.002-08:002017-12-27T13:00:29.792-08:00Vintage Hat Models<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And, they were from all different time eras...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Great first efforts...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love the stripes...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bold and functional (hopefully)...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Super job on the glazing...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My cups are done...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The second round will get clear glazed tomorrow...</td></tr>
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<br />Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-65942887678836322112017-12-09T19:37:00.004-08:002017-12-10T19:26:39.479-08:00Take Aways Show<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Made some wall hearts...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These will be for the upcoming show at the PVAC Gallery...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cutting out flowers...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Making flames...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are for next weekend's work...</td></tr>
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<br />Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-17388193112638358402017-11-22T19:18:00.001-08:002017-11-22T19:18:29.111-08:00Rounded Frame Wall Hearts<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hoping that these can dry without cracking...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the back bracing...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The front is wood grained...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The back structure gets firmly attached...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Once the frames are smoothed...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's time for decoration...</td></tr>
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<br />Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-28578387883406764992017-11-21T18:23:00.001-08:002017-11-21T18:23:22.134-08:00Holiday Craft Fair, Here We Come<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And, two saucers and spoons...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Received this beauty on my way out the door with the cups...</td></tr>
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<br />Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-76302143216075284572017-09-24T20:29:00.002-07:002017-09-24T20:36:56.579-07:00Second Half of the Eulogy<br />
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My dad asked me to speak about the influence my mom has had upon my life.<br />
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She gave me the Gift of Creativity:<br />
In our home, my mom was a creative force. She had so many talents. She sewed, played the piano, created mosaics, painted, and designed. For years, she took painting classes. On many afternoons, when my brother and I returned home from school, we would smell oil paint, and she would be in the kitchen. The floor was always covered in plastic, and her easel was faced to catch the light from the kitchen window. She was grouchy when she painted. But, now I understand. I'm a working ceramic artist. I don't know how she could ever concentrate with us in the house. I have to work in a quiet studio, with no interruptions. She always encouraged us to make and do. And, there were always materials on hand, so that we could create.<br />
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She gave me the Gift of Willfulness:<br />
My dad always said that my mom was Vic Jones' daughter, because of her stubborn streak. I, too, am very stubborn. But, with my mom, I like to think of her having great inner strength. She was diagnosed with leukemia when I was 23 years old. I remember the doctors telling our family that she had five to eight years to live. Her willfulness is the reason that she was able to see her grandchildren get married, and to have their own children. I think that all of us have her DNA in this regard. We give our best and we try our hardest.<br />
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She gave me the Gift of Devotion:<br />
My mother prayed nightly. I always remember seeing her on her knees by the side of her bed, when I was a little girl, and throughout my teenage years. She was always a good example of having a personal relationship with her Savior. And, her prayers were full of gratitude for the many blessings that she had been given.<br />
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She gave me the Gift of a Sweet Tooth:<br />
My mom loved candy, desserts, and sweets. There were always covered candy dishes throughout the house. When she was in the hospital and the care home, though her appetite flagged, she would never miss dessert. I loved helping her fill out her menu requests, because she always picked the dessert choice so carefully and deliberately. At Christmas, she made the best candy cane cookies, English toffee, and cinnamon marshmallows.<br />
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She gave me the Gift of Travel:<br />
My mom loved to travel. She visited many countries in Europe and Asia. And, she always enjoyed shopping abroad. I think that it secretly gave her great pleasure to explore other places and to see new sights, as a farm girl from Nephi, Utah. When, I was cleaning out my childhood bedroom last Spring, I found all of her travel receipts from her trips, since I had moved out of my bedroom after college. I think that the receipts and itineraries were a way for her to relive and savor her experiences. I, too, love to travel. Having a deep interest in art history makes every place interesting. During my childhood, we had a thick coffee table book of art work from the Vatican. I remember seeing so many paintings and sculptures from that book when I visited the Vatican in person.<br />
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She gave me the Gift of Teaching:<br />
My mom was a teacher and a learner. The weekend before she passed away, she asked me if I still enjoyed teaching. She stated that teaching was a job which was satisfying, because you knew that you were benefitting others, and changing lives. I am grateful that I switched my career from Graphic Design and Merchandising Design, to working with children. It has made my life richer and more meaningful.<br />
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She gave me the Gift of Independence:<br />
My mom's parenting style was very loose, and casual. Although she was not an animal lover, she allowed my brother and I to have numerous fish tanks. I remember when my brother built a pen, and we came home to find that she had placed a small white bunny in the cage. We rode our bikes everywhere, and did things on our own. We all learned to make mistakes and solve problems on our own. Sometimes this was difficult, and I felt like I needed more support. But, as an adult, I look at all of us, and I see that we are good people. We don't give up, we keep on going, even when life is tough. She gave us that, and I'm grateful.<br />
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I love my mom, and was able to tell her so. The night before she passed at home, I held her hand, and stroked her hair. She was non-responsive, focusing all of her energy on trying to breathe. When I kissed her forehead, and said, "I love you so much, mom," she opened her eyes briefly, and mouthed "I love you so much, goodbye." Just this small gesture was such a sweet gift to me.Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-3553863896259967792017-09-22T20:21:00.001-07:002017-09-22T20:54:31.289-07:00Eulogy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Barbara Louise Jones Hansen was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on March 27, 1929. Barbara was the fifth child, between three girls, a brother who died of pneumonia at six months, and a younger sister and three brothers. At age five, Barbara's family moved to Nephi, Utah. Her father, a student at the University of Utah, had to leave school, and lost his job. The Great Depression changed the fate of the Jones family. Her father worked for his parents, doing odd jobs and attending BYU whenever possible. Barbara had a carefree and happy childhood. The Jones children filled their days with many diversions: mudpies and clay figures on the ditch bank, huge cardboard box playhouses, fishponds in the backyard, games in the nearby park, and picnics in the canyon. </div>
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During WWII, Barbara helped to harvest the crops, because the men of the town had gone off to war. Later, she worked at the U-Wanna Drive-In. And, had many fond memories of her employment there.</div>
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Barbara wasn't sure that she wanted to apply for college, but realized that her parents wished her to attend, since their college dreams had been unfulfilled. Barbara's sisters set a good example in this regard. Once she started at Utah State University, she loved it. After graduating, she taught at Tooele High School for two years. Barbara left teaching to become a stewardess for United Air Lines in San Francisco. </div>
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Barbara met Larry Hansen one month, became engaged the next, and married the next. Larry had just returned from four years in the Air Force in Europe. Initially, they met on a blind date, arranged by Clair Anderson, Barbara's new brother-in-law, and Larry's best friend. Larry would drive to Salt Lake City from Logan, and meet Barbara aboard her Chicago bound planes. In all, they had seven dates. Barbara's career as a stewardess ended with her marriage to Larry, because stewardesses were required to be single. After her marriage, Barbara taught at Utah State University, and enjoyed it very much.</div>
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Barbara and Larry have felt much pride in their four children: Jana, Liz, Brad, and Karen. And, in their spouses: Darryl, John, and Kristina. Barbara was well-loved by her eight grandchildren. And, she was able to spend time with four of her great grandchildren at family gatherings.</div>
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One of the greatest joys in Barbara's life was travel. She made many trips around the globe with Larry. Her bookcases were filled with travel books, and souvenirs. Gardening was also a passion. She was very knowledgeable about plants and trees. And, her house was always well-decorated for seasons and holidays. Barbara also loved to oil paint, and to bake. Each visit, she would send her children home with cakes, cookies, and bread.</div>
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Barbara was a strong woman. During her life, she had many trials with her health: breast cancer, leukemia, loss of eyesight, Guillian Barre Syndrome, and a broken hip. It seemed like each obstacle just made her more determined. Watching her learn how to walk again four years ago, and how to use her hands again, was inspirational. Barbara rarely complained, and showed much gratitude towards her various doctors, nurses, and attendants. </div>
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Barbara lived a full life, surrounded by a loving family. She will be greatly missed.</div>
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<br />Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-29550640533749256952017-09-17T18:36:00.003-07:002017-09-17T18:36:52.385-07:00Open Studios Work Preview Part Two<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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These school lunches are ceramic food, attached to plastic lunch trays. They will be fitted with chain on the back, so that they are wall pieces. The plates of food also are meant for hanging on a wall. I have spent the last 20 years of my life observing school lunches, and watching students eat. At my first school, there was actually a staffed cafeteria, where food would be created and warmed up. Yes, there were lunch ladies wearing hairnets. It was kind of retro.<br />
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<br />Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-80643239096570962072017-09-16T16:14:00.001-07:002017-09-16T16:14:27.812-07:00Open Studios Work Preview Part One<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm almost ready for Open Studios this year. There are still a few odds and ends to put together.<br />
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<br />Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-43000962832421046002017-09-14T19:15:00.002-07:002017-09-14T19:15:45.231-07:00The Grand Process<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We rolled out some flat slabs...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then we attached our features by slipping and scoring...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Underglazing an assortment of skin tones...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And, adding some hair color...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And, a tiny hint of lip and eye color...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After some clear glaze, they're ready to show off outside...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wire hangers will be applied in a few weeks...</td></tr>
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<br />Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-13218789115670680672017-07-29T11:05:00.001-07:002017-07-29T11:05:53.310-07:00Working Flat<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trying a different technique...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Working with very wet pieces, instead of drying them out...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This means that the pieces are attached when flat...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They are very tricky to keep vertical though...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bases are just coiled...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The sponges help to keep the pieces standing...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The attachments have to firm up before use...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This sunflower one is my favorite...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hoping to avoid the joint cracking</td></tr>
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<br />Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-39137293324445489302017-07-23T12:01:00.001-07:002017-07-23T12:02:19.504-07:00Tearin' it up with Vivaldi<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the oldest buildings on the west coast...</td></tr>
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I attended a chamber recital in the San Carlos Cathedral, in downtown Monterey, as part of the Carmel Bach Festival. The pieces that they played were from both Bach and Vivaldi. This was one of the best concerts I've ever attended. Ever. Every musician was well rehearsed. And, every musician was "feelin' it". It was more like a jam session than a classical recital. Their inspired performance amazed the appreciative audience, including a wise old service dog. This was an absolute treat...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Did a little antiquing before the concert...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lots of pretty baking tools...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And, lots of portrait paintings...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A fabulous summer hat...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These dudes were laying on a glass shelf...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lover's Point, less crowded towards twilight...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Originally designed as a mission...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The keys of the harpsichord were still warm...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful decorative painting at the altar...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mary in the grotto at the side of the cathedral...</td></tr>
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<br />Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-3494420956593451362017-07-23T11:28:00.001-07:002017-07-23T12:02:33.362-07:00All Bach Organ Recital<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Decorative carving and painting...</td></tr>
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It felt wonderful to sit in the mission and to let the Bach organ music wash over me. I've had so much on my mind lately, and it seemed like a gift to be able to try to harness my thinking. Bach is great for that. His notes are so orderly and repetetive. I thought through and planned my entire Open Studios set-up. And, now I feel a little bit more prepared for the upcoming show in October.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">San Carlos de Borromeo...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carving and gold leafing...</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZyyjDiyHQO_6WU0khzdgdhO3xNKSexL2t1QDQ3lS7rw4ZigHOiYqHyBqMHfLae7SYaKAfyEgTZGFZeU3P9m7flVF5NrGvML8vDBLeQvJ-b4gEhUBHOwcmo1NPal6Ai_2ovTVWJHyZNj8/s1600/IMG_3357.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZyyjDiyHQO_6WU0khzdgdhO3xNKSexL2t1QDQ3lS7rw4ZigHOiYqHyBqMHfLae7SYaKAfyEgTZGFZeU3P9m7flVF5NrGvML8vDBLeQvJ-b4gEhUBHOwcmo1NPal6Ai_2ovTVWJHyZNj8/s400/IMG_3357.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arched cemetery gate...</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFROA4O1bvXzneZxnIpE1oeGnD-C8fQhQXMwM0yIHwB0HYbEUQZ0oHA7z3P9FkzrTubVYGCPIfEO7dO36lu5kwzxkQ_0ip6-zr1plHZUMbvZqLqG2Vl56sZ8hOh57XL86AQQPNB8G5PA/s1600/IMG_3502.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAFROA4O1bvXzneZxnIpE1oeGnD-C8fQhQXMwM0yIHwB0HYbEUQZ0oHA7z3P9FkzrTubVYGCPIfEO7dO36lu5kwzxkQ_0ip6-zr1plHZUMbvZqLqG2Vl56sZ8hOh57XL86AQQPNB8G5PA/s400/IMG_3502.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Museum window...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Much repaired sculpture...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lunch counter in downtown Carmel...</td></tr>
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Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-43636774550966896212017-07-20T13:16:00.001-07:002017-07-20T13:18:37.045-07:00Art Therapy<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Large, layered cardboard cut-outs...</td></tr>
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This has been a difficult summer so far. My mom is not doing very well, and so we all have been continually travelling to my parents' home, to help out with her care. It's exhausting. Mostly, we're just supporting my dad. He's trying to talk her into eating more, and into staying mobile.<br />
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Personally, I've been feeling really conflicted. Although my personal life is a mess, my art life has been very productive and creative. I'm not sure why this is, but I feel very blessed that my brain is compartmentalizing the sadness. For now.<br />
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In order to avoid sitting in traffic last week, I took a pit stop at the Stanford Museum. It felt glorious, like rain after a drought. Here is some work that stood out...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An amazing combination of folk art and realism...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loved seeing the work of Hope Gangloff...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting some shade outside, in between collections...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bold Mr. Motherwell...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Passed one of my favorite buildings on the way to dinner...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thinking about these ceramic vessels, on the drive home...</td></tr>
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<br />Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-63539785862105178352017-07-20T12:48:00.002-07:002017-07-20T12:48:48.575-07:00Junkin'<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saw some saucy novels at the flea market...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And, a gorgeous inkstand...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And, there was a drawer full of knobs...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some brothers...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This looks a lot like my mom's typewriter...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saw a Peruvian bag, with complex weaving...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And, some silk kimono scraps...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loved these crusty cameo sconces...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walked away with two reasonably priced sculpture bases...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is only one "bead" on a future bead pole...</td></tr>
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<br />Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-16799451483804919532017-07-17T17:37:00.001-07:002017-07-17T17:40:42.631-07:00Back in Business.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've taken a bit of time off. This blog continues to be hacked. Since this is just a record of my ceramic process, and of my philosophy of teaching, I can't figure out exactly why. Maybe it is some sort of portal into a bigger and brighter world. Also, I've had a spotty internet connection for the past few weeks. So, I'm going to try to jump back in, and keep a record of my work and my "musings".<br />
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Here goes. Doh. The internet just cut out! Seriously.Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-71772353674638531332017-06-21T20:04:00.001-07:002017-06-21T20:04:54.280-07:00Sweating with the Oldies<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is an old project that needs to finally get finished...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are support beads for a corrugated tin awning...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The awning will shade the shed door and window...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I made some frames today...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They will hold these old victorian fireplace tiles...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I found them on my last flea market run...</td></tr>
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<br />Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-88031218853669001052017-06-19T20:44:00.002-07:002017-06-19T20:45:13.125-07:00Lunch Lady<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gearing up to fill some vintage lunch trays...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This one has chicken nuggets and mashed potatoes...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Need to clean up this breakfast tray tomorrow when it's drier...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is going to be my postcard picture for Open Studios...</td></tr>
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<br />Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-3269249455130956182017-06-19T20:31:00.001-07:002017-06-19T20:32:27.777-07:00First Pulga of the Summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Headed off to Pacific Grove...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then snuck around to the Monterey Flea Market...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saw this gorgeous specimen...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saw some dolls with serious problems...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love looking at little plastic sedans...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ran into a very serious, yet flaky doll...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hat pins everywhere...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reminder of Ancient Roman fashion...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Came home with some awesome loot...</td></tr>
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<br />Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-38426694714274539442017-06-14T09:56:00.001-07:002017-06-14T09:57:03.735-07:00What's Your Sign?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Figuring out where the fasteners attach to the panel...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Last time, the kids made the letters...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hopefully, these two will be better prototypes...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Taking a break while covered in dogs...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The lettering is smaller scale on these, as well...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I also made a few paper clay funky plates...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Percy got a haircut, shortly after this photo...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This totem needs some more work...</td></tr>
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<br />Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-54323600396871146472017-06-04T17:31:00.001-07:002017-06-04T18:11:56.375-07:00Chris and Alison Tie the Knot<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Over the hills and into the valley...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The first of many assorted backroads and times being lost...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gabe ensures that we stay in the meadow...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Erin and her plus one...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View through traffic, on the drive into the park..</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Andy is curious about everything...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Father and son...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ringbearer and assistant...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The giant fireplace at the Ahwahnee Hotel...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Kurtz family watches the wedding photographer...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finally getting the promised jelly beans afterwards...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Darryl did a great job officiating...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A non-traditional wedding high five...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Larry motors Barbara through the park...</td></tr>
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<br />Karen Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00244548655943340379noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289884067038661246.post-8068905580806917222017-06-02T18:33:00.000-07:002017-06-02T18:48:14.432-07:00"I love what I do, whether it's good or it's bad."<br />
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Ah, it's time for some reflection. The title of this blog post is a quote that stood out during an interview of actor Christopher Plummer. It really seems to sum up my philosophy about art making and about my profession as a teacher.<br />
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This year was kind of a tricky one for me. There was a lot of friction between students that I tried very hard to end, with only moderate success. Usually, I'm an excellent smoother. I can take a class, and turn it into a family. I can build empathy and connection. I had considerable "buy in" from many students, but there were a few children who were not really willing or able to be responsive to their peers. Hopefully, they will be ready next year. The inward looking will eventually shift to outward looking. It was an outstanding group of kids, and it hurt to see the possibility of a solid union, but to be denied.<br />
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Several weeks ago, I had a meeting with some concerned parents. The mom kept repeating the phrase, "But, I know my kid." I had also heard this sentence earlier in the year. The implication was that because I'm just a teacher, I don't know her kid. This really gave me food for thought. I've been gnawing on it all week. In reality, I really understand kids, too. I see how they behave around peers. I see how they perform under stress and pressure. I monitor their thinking. I watch how they play. I hear their ideas. I note their humor. I read their journals, and essays. I talk to them at recess daily. In fact, I try to use all of this sensitive information, in order to maximize their learning experience. As an educator, I believe that I have an unusual window into the minds and hearts of children. So, I'm feeling confident that I know her kid well, too. I've seen and noticed a lot, despite having 30 students in my room. I feel like I have very personal relationships with each student in my classroom. And, when I give feedback, it is heartfelt and well-meant.<br />
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I'm good at my job. I really care. So, I have to be satisfied that I tried my best. Although I wasn't able to make much headway in regards to building community, there were many very rewarding victories with individual students. Kids are fantastic. Today, I was able to visit with some previous students, and it made me realize how much I value these relationships. It's a treat to feel connected to so many kind and talented children.<br />
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Now, on to a season of art making. My summer mixed media sculpture class will be starting soon. And, then there's all of the creating that is involved for Open Studios. There is a lot of potential to make some meaningful ceramic sculpture...<br />
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