That title reminds me of a book my kids had...Busy Busy World by Richard Scarry. In one of the stories set in Paris, every little animal character had a loaf of french bread.
No, this post is not about french bread, though it sounds rather tasty to me right now. I like it sliced with butter. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to find whole wheat french bread, so I rarely eat it anymore. I am struggling big time with my blood sugar levels, so I certainly don't need the added problem of white bread added to the other temptations that are leading me astray.
This morning we went to Kickwheel Pottery Supply where I got 100# of clay, and a couple tools. I love this place. The owner is an somewhat odd man with an incredible knowledge of ceramic chemistry. His clays are some of the best available in the country. They were out of the kind I have been using, so I purchased 100# of a similar type. His guarantee to me was a promise of a two for one swap of one of the boxes I purchased for two boxes of the one I wanted that he was out of if I don't like it. You don't find folks that concerned customer satisfaction much anymore. He gets my business, even if I have to drive 20 minutes more to get there. While we were there, the lady working gave me a tour of their studio, which you can join for $100 a month. If you purchase clay from them at the student rate, it will include firing and glazes. It actually works out to be a pretty good deal if you can produce works. I could seriously go work there seven days a week, and fire stuff, and glaze it all for about $200 a month. That same product could probably be worth $700 or more if sold. It is something to think about...especially if setting up at home becomes difficult, and it becomes inconvenient to travel to North Georgia to work. Some of the added benefits include a gas kiln that can be used for reduction firing. It would just be difficult to come up with the $200 a month, but I am thinking about it.
Too bad there are no wealthy di'Medicis willing to be art patrons these days. A patron sure would be nice.
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