Barb
@muddersdream.bsky.social
I’m a retired teacher, potter and primary care giver for my adult son with special needs. To say I’m concerned about the future is an understatement.
Feeling cynical and sad…
Is it possible the national guard troop and the individual in Butler PA were “sacrificed” for political gain?
The mere thought makes me physically ill. I don’t want to believe this is part of our world yet I know evil exists.
Is it possible the national guard troop and the individual in Butler PA were “sacrificed” for political gain?
The mere thought makes me physically ill. I don’t want to believe this is part of our world yet I know evil exists.
November 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Feeling cynical and sad…
Is it possible the national guard troop and the individual in Butler PA were “sacrificed” for political gain?
The mere thought makes me physically ill. I don’t want to believe this is part of our world yet I know evil exists.
Is it possible the national guard troop and the individual in Butler PA were “sacrificed” for political gain?
The mere thought makes me physically ill. I don’t want to believe this is part of our world yet I know evil exists.
I sell my pottery at a little city market close to my home. We just moved indoors for the winter and I put together this promo mosaic to help my advertising. I think it came out pretty great. @pottery @wisconsinpotter @ceramics
November 23, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I sell my pottery at a little city market close to my home. We just moved indoors for the winter and I put together this promo mosaic to help my advertising. I think it came out pretty great. @pottery @wisconsinpotter @ceramics
Pottery…
I had a great day throwing 50#s of clay. I almost didn’t post as I’m struggling with the politics of our country.
The throwing brought me a peaceful respite to here it is…I hope you find respite as well.
I had a great day throwing 50#s of clay. I almost didn’t post as I’m struggling with the politics of our country.
The throwing brought me a peaceful respite to here it is…I hope you find respite as well.
November 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Pottery…
I had a great day throwing 50#s of clay. I almost didn’t post as I’m struggling with the politics of our country.
The throwing brought me a peaceful respite to here it is…I hope you find respite as well.
I had a great day throwing 50#s of clay. I almost didn’t post as I’m struggling with the politics of our country.
The throwing brought me a peaceful respite to here it is…I hope you find respite as well.
Northern Lights in Southeastern Wisconsin.
November 12, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Northern Lights in Southeastern Wisconsin.
Yesterday I escaped to the pottery studio for 6 hours. I spent the 1st 4 hrs throwing. Then I attached a handle to a mug I made earlier. Then I got lost in carving on a sculpture. I found peace. My friend already commented on the piece and I thought her words were prophetic. #pottery #claysculpture
October 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Yesterday I escaped to the pottery studio for 6 hours. I spent the 1st 4 hrs throwing. Then I attached a handle to a mug I made earlier. Then I got lost in carving on a sculpture. I found peace. My friend already commented on the piece and I thought her words were prophetic. #pottery #claysculpture
Moved drying pottery first this morning. Then a friend stopped by to switch out his cars. Very cool cars!
September 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Moved drying pottery first this morning. Then a friend stopped by to switch out his cars. Very cool cars!
And I’m back in the studio! Medical restrictions lifted (cataract surgeries).
Caregiver at the house for me son.
SIX glorious pottery studio hours!!!
Caregiver at the house for me son.
SIX glorious pottery studio hours!!!
September 7, 2025 at 11:41 PM
And I’m back in the studio! Medical restrictions lifted (cataract surgeries).
Caregiver at the house for me son.
SIX glorious pottery studio hours!!!
Caregiver at the house for me son.
SIX glorious pottery studio hours!!!
I finally have a dedicated packing and shipping area. A $40 industrial stool from 1963 and a brand new workbench fill the corner. The shelves are on their 3rd incarnation. The boxes are full of recycled packing materials. TV area for my son’s entertainment. #pottery #potterystudiolife #barnstudio
August 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I finally have a dedicated packing and shipping area. A $40 industrial stool from 1963 and a brand new workbench fill the corner. The shelves are on their 3rd incarnation. The boxes are full of recycled packing materials. TV area for my son’s entertainment. #pottery #potterystudiolife #barnstudio
Back to selling this week. I have one more week before I can get my hands on the clay again. I’m going a little crazy. Yesterday I worked on paperwork! The horrors! #pottery #potterystudiolife.
August 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Back to selling this week. I have one more week before I can get my hands on the clay again. I’m going a little crazy. Yesterday I worked on paperwork! The horrors! #pottery #potterystudiolife.
2nd cataract surgery complete and patch removed. 20/20 distance vision and I may not need cheaters for reading. The world is looking gorgeous (as long as I hide from the news).
August 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
2nd cataract surgery complete and patch removed. 20/20 distance vision and I may not need cheaters for reading. The world is looking gorgeous (as long as I hide from the news).
This is the back of my loft studio. The separating wall is made with recycled barn door and porch boards. I’m hoping to make shelves to hold more finished work on the right wall using more barn wood.The right side is a mess of used packing materials. It will be shipping/photo area. #pottery
July 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM
This is the back of my loft studio. The separating wall is made with recycled barn door and porch boards. I’m hoping to make shelves to hold more finished work on the right wall using more barn wood.The right side is a mess of used packing materials. It will be shipping/photo area. #pottery
Seven days out from cataract surgery. My distance vision in corrected eye is outstanding. Can’t play in the clay for about a month yet. Cleaned and organized more in the studio today. #pottery #potterystudiolife
July 28, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Seven days out from cataract surgery. My distance vision in corrected eye is outstanding. Can’t play in the clay for about a month yet. Cleaned and organized more in the studio today. #pottery #potterystudiolife
Then there’s the one that got away…
Name that expletive…
Name that expletive…
July 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Then there’s the one that got away…
Name that expletive…
Name that expletive…
The less glamorous parts of pottery…fun phrases.
I’ve stained some bottoms and waxed others. Now to wipe back the stained bottoms and wax them too. Then to tape off a few before glazing everything tonight. #pottery #potterystudiolife
I’ve stained some bottoms and waxed others. Now to wipe back the stained bottoms and wax them too. Then to tape off a few before glazing everything tonight. #pottery #potterystudiolife
July 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The less glamorous parts of pottery…fun phrases.
I’ve stained some bottoms and waxed others. Now to wipe back the stained bottoms and wax them too. Then to tape off a few before glazing everything tonight. #pottery #potterystudiolife
I’ve stained some bottoms and waxed others. Now to wipe back the stained bottoms and wax them too. Then to tape off a few before glazing everything tonight. #pottery #potterystudiolife
My ancestor, Peter Rhodes read The Declaration of Independence to the good people of Allentown, PA from the steps of the Zion Reformed Church on July 8, 1776. Later he would be instrumental in the hiding of the Liberty Bell. Remember the fight our ancestors fought. Fight on!
July 4, 2025 at 1:27 PM
My ancestor, Peter Rhodes read The Declaration of Independence to the good people of Allentown, PA from the steps of the Zion Reformed Church on July 8, 1776. Later he would be instrumental in the hiding of the Liberty Bell. Remember the fight our ancestors fought. Fight on!
There have been two hawks hanging out here since the hay was cut. The other birds alert each other when they’re near. I’ve been reclaiming more of the abandoned apple orchard which seems to have mostly black walnut trees now. I break the mower or get it stuck at least once a week. #farmwidow
July 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
There have been two hawks hanging out here since the hay was cut. The other birds alert each other when they’re near. I’ve been reclaiming more of the abandoned apple orchard which seems to have mostly black walnut trees now. I break the mower or get it stuck at least once a week. #farmwidow
Fancy feet added to large bowls. Overthrown closed forms waiting for more finishing. I’m so grateful for the snippets of time I get in the studio. The news is worse than my worst fears and spiraling too fast. #pottery #potterystudiolife
June 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Fancy feet added to large bowls. Overthrown closed forms waiting for more finishing. I’m so grateful for the snippets of time I get in the studio. The news is worse than my worst fears and spiraling too fast. #pottery #potterystudiolife
Sitting on the porch with coffee before I have to “people” today. #peacefulmoments
June 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Sitting on the porch with coffee before I have to “people” today. #peacefulmoments
The trees are happy. I need to stake them but that can wait a day or two. I’m loving my new “remote” water system. So much better than fighting with 200’+ of hose. #plantatree
June 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The trees are happy. I need to stake them but that can wait a day or two. I’m loving my new “remote” water system. So much better than fighting with 200’+ of hose. #plantatree
So… I’m officially “older”.
I’ve had to curtail my pottery making and sales schedule due to cataracts surgery. I’m not thrilled about the restrictions but it’ll be worth it in the long run #pottery
I’ve had to curtail my pottery making and sales schedule due to cataracts surgery. I’m not thrilled about the restrictions but it’ll be worth it in the long run #pottery
June 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
So… I’m officially “older”.
I’ve had to curtail my pottery making and sales schedule due to cataracts surgery. I’m not thrilled about the restrictions but it’ll be worth it in the long run #pottery
I’ve had to curtail my pottery making and sales schedule due to cataracts surgery. I’m not thrilled about the restrictions but it’ll be worth it in the long run #pottery