Saving the World while Shopping

Seth Godin has a sweet piece on, how do I say it? The new reality? How do we live with peace on earth? how do we live for our kids to have an environment with fresh, clean air to breathe and dirt to grow healthy food on? Here is Mr. Get the Word Out talking about saving the world in just, well, tones I relate to. I just like this guy and this guy, the subject of his bit...

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Clay Forum

“Clay Forum/NYC”, an exciting event for members of the ceramics community in the Tri-State area. This year’s forum will feature presentations by local and international artists, demonstrations, and an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas and information with others in the ceramics field. All proceeds from the event will benefit
Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts.

When: Sunday, April 15th 1pm – 6pm

Where: NYU Department of Art and Art Professions
The Barney Building
34 Stuyvesant Street (Between E. 9th and 10th Streets and 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
Ticket: $40 Total, a tax–deductible donation to Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts

for more information email lcasbon@verizon.net

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Dots

About 10 years ago I made a commitment to dots. I have been true to that committment for a decade. Here are some recent variations on a theme. Wonder if I will stray one of these days?

Kiln Opening

I am finally documenting a few new pieces coming out of recent kilns. Go here for more pictures. I am having a great time making new work and will keep posting in the weeks ahead. Some of this work is for orders, some is just experiments...

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Mad at Greenjeans

Visited New York this past weekend and stopped into Greenjeans, my favorite shop in Park Slope. Here's a pic of me and Amy Shaw, green craft advocate extraordinaire.

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Diffa - Dining by Design

I am shipping these 8 place settings to Diffa's Dining by Design event for their silent auction, as part of their big fundraiser.

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Snow in NY

Well, we finally had out first storm of the year up here. I don't know the official snow fall, but it was at least 16 inches. My son had 2 snow days (joy). Sledding happened, snow angels and a lot of hot soup and sitting by the fire. Here's a shot of my studio this morning maybe I should change my banner? hmmm... I like spring.

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5 days...

With 5 day left before the big VD, do you have your valentine seduction ready? Or, will you be spontaneous? It's all good...

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6 days left

Well, Valentines Day is just 6 days away. I love Valentines Day and some years I do a lot and some years I don't get to to it quickly enough. Well, I guess I'm on it, for today anyway.

I quit smoking 35 days ago and I am thinking about wearing my heart on my sleeve, having my heart bound up, in what? love?? and a lot of other silly (scary?) thoughts. Anyway, here you go-- Maybe between now and the 14th a build up could happen? Send a card to your sweetie every day, send an email, whatever. We have 6 whole days left!!

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Greenjeans

My friends Amy Shaw and Jae Kim have a new kid on the virtual playground - their long awaited website is finally live- Check out Greenjeans for handmade stuff, purchasd virtually and shipped to your door!

Amy has also debuted today as a contributing editor to Worldchanging, a blog I appreciate. She's writing about craft and its impact on a sustainable future. Her first article is here- Go Amy!!

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National de-Lurking week??

OK, there's this thing going on, National de-Lurking week, who knew?? Very viral, nothing official, but hey, I'll play- thanks for the tag, Susan!!

So here goes, you get tagged (I did) you write a list about your-self (very personal stuff) -

1. I'm sober 16 years in April (TMI??)
2. I love my solitude
3. I like cats
4. I aspire to fiercely loyal friendships
5. I go to church (I'm not sure about God, but I like church, especially the hymns)

then you tag a few other people-- tagging Amy Shaw, Diana Fayt, Seth Godin, Hugh MacLeod

Jun Kaneko

Amazing article about a former teacher of mine in yesterday's New York Times, here...

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