Several days ago I received messages from fellow ceramic artists mentioning that, unbeknownst to me, I appeared in the very respected industry magazine, Ceramics Technical. After obtaining my copy and turning the pages, I found myself with full smile sat at the potter's wheel while working at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. I was filled with delight and happiness - not necessarily for wondering what I had done (if anything) to earn my spot on the page - but more so, because the glorious memories I had of Haystack washed over me.
In the words of Stuart Kestenbaum, Haystack "represents a remarkable confluence of nature, design and creative process." 'Indeed' is the only word I can add to a perfectly stated comment.
Life and it's responsibilities sometimes pull us from the things we really enjoy doing - in my case, pottery & teaching. The challenge of finding the time to create is always present as I move through my busy life. But the universe has subtle and surprising ways of reminding us to do what we know we have been put on earth to accomplish. Viewing the photo of myself and recognizing "joy" was like a gentle finger tapping me to say "make the time and nourish the soul."
I thank the universe and Haystack for my once in a life time experience - and the sweet reminder that came two years later.
