Winter nights, especially the rare rainy ones, offer opportunity for reflection. In drought-stricken California the rain is most welcome, providing sustenance for plants and souls alike. It pelts the skylights in various intonations, which irritates the cat but...

I envy those potters with studio critters. That orange cat who curls up in the flawed and forgotten bowl. The dog that claims the mat inside the sun-filled door. Studio animals lend a certain warmth and sweetness to the business of a studio. It’s hard to get stressed...

I originally started collecting clay/pottery/ceramic quotes on Pinterest as a secret board; it was my own private hoard of giggles and inspiration. But today, I’m letting it go public. Some of these quotes have even made it to the back of my business cards. I figure...