tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post9065080108066349306..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Sent to the Pottery Wheel for a Writing LessonLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-48628753713098047372013-05-16T15:16:33.769-04:002013-05-16T15:16:33.769-04:00multinational works because, hey, I live pretty cl...multinational works because, hey, I live pretty close to the border. ha ha.<br /><br />The whole thing fascinates me, I admit. Even where the clay comes from. <br /><br />So, you'll have to show us your pottery once in awhile!Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-49381835557931527272013-05-15T22:54:38.109-04:002013-05-15T22:54:38.109-04:00I don't know if I'm good at it, but it'...I don't know if I'm good at it, but it's very relaxing. I have to lock myself away, because Naughty Kitty tries to mess everything up. Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-68357445738792386552013-05-15T21:16:23.251-04:002013-05-15T21:16:23.251-04:00Suzie! You knit??? I am in awe of anyone who can c...Suzie! You knit??? I am in awe of anyone who can create stuff from yarn. Get those needles out and get busy, girl! Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-66502402811620424872013-05-15T20:21:29.626-04:002013-05-15T20:21:29.626-04:00Wow, Niki. I'm impressed. I can't believe ...Wow, Niki. I'm impressed. I can't believe the way you related this to the writing process. Oh. Wait. This is Niki. Yes, I can I always learn something from her! This is great. Thanks, Niki!I need to get iout those knitting needles.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-91663652680596081912013-05-15T18:02:38.342-04:002013-05-15T18:02:38.342-04:00DeAnna, that's funny! My daughter is a crochet...DeAnna, that's funny! My daughter is a crocheter, and she gets so frustrated when she has to stop to do something, like chase children! <br /><br />Thanks Susie, let me know what you try out! Haha... I didn't post the picture of the big lump of clay in the dirt on the floor. :)<br /><br />Thank you, Lisa! That's what I'm hoping, too. <br /><br />Deb, it's SOOOO old and Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-12336802668698337162013-05-15T17:11:07.705-04:002013-05-15T17:11:07.705-04:00Potting takes a lot of strength in the arms, hands...Potting takes a lot of strength in the arms, hands and back. It's not for sissies. I'm a bit jealous of your wheel!Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-49253495069033502452013-05-15T16:08:30.266-04:002013-05-15T16:08:30.266-04:00Neat analogy Niki. And I am so happy to hear that ...Neat analogy Niki. And I am so happy to hear that your creative mojo is reasserting itself. I hope that the words soon flow effortlessly, and that you are energized rather than debilitated or deflated by the prospect.<br /><br />Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-69812283764314851022013-05-15T16:08:28.392-04:002013-05-15T16:08:28.392-04:00Cool post, Niki! I'm going to take this lesson...Cool post, Niki! I'm going to take this lesson to heart and try something else creative... <br /><br />I am so impressed by your pottery skills and by how much you've accomplished with your writing. Very nice! Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-22633878533945782582013-05-15T15:40:31.348-04:002013-05-15T15:40:31.348-04:00Yeah, I have to make something all the time whethe...Yeah, I have to make something all the time whether it's a story or a quilt or a cross stitch picture. I just hate it when poopy real life gets in the way. ;)DeAnna Julie Dodsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006564626571868446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-77457455270049549862013-05-15T12:09:08.654-04:002013-05-15T12:09:08.654-04:00Deb, my cousin-in-law and I were talking about thi...Deb, my cousin-in-law and I were talking about this subject at Thanksgiving. She'd been out of the studio for a few months because of family issues. We were both irritable, frustrated, touchy, and marginally depressed. Creativity demands an outlet!Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-78129518371198235112013-05-15T12:07:46.513-04:002013-05-15T12:07:46.513-04:00Cool, Dina! I love how God shows us things, and th...Cool, Dina! I love how God shows us things, and then confirms them through someone else! Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-26531837232526536862013-05-15T09:24:41.000-04:002013-05-15T09:24:41.000-04:00That's really cool, Niki. In my workshop that ...That's really cool, Niki. In my workshop that I'm teaching this week, I refer to the initial inspiration from the Holy Spirit, and even that messy first draft, as a lump of clay that has to be shaped and molded. I actually had a picture of a potter on my conference teaching one sheet for a while, before it got crowded out my words :)Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-92194651650095354332013-05-15T05:35:39.254-04:002013-05-15T05:35:39.254-04:00I'm thrilled to hear about your writing. I abs...I'm thrilled to hear about your writing. I absolutely agree we are born in our father's image. Creative beings and if we learned to express it and didn't squash it then it is a part of us tied into all aspects of our well being. Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com