Studio
I had such good intentions this morning. I’ve put so much effort all month into cleaning up and organizing the studio . . . and it really feels good to be in there.
Wedding Roses
There are commissioned pieces started; like these wedding roses.
Fused Glass Neutrals
And pieces to be fused that I’ve put off all summer waiting for cooler weather to begin.
Kiln Control
So I started out strong. I fired up the kiln-(this baby will go to 1480° today). But the weather was just too beautiful. I had to wear a sweater to take the dogs out this morning. That reminded me that we have been talking about getting wood for weeks now, and we haven’t done it. Fall in the desert is just like Spring- short and sweet. Before we know it there will be more than a nip in the air. There will be a freeze and strong winds, and I’ll wish we had a fire in the woodstove, and I’ll regret not getting wood.
Loves the Canyon- and the Truck
So I put the dogs in the truck, and we headed up the road. The work will be there later, but I have to get out there now. . . while it’s so beautiful.
Good Load of Wood
I loaded the truck with wood from a friend.
Snow Canyon Back Trail
And stopped in the canyon on the way home, to stretch my legs, and savor the cool air.
Sage Brush
Can you smell that sage brush? There is nothing else like it.
Window with a View
In abundance. . .
Looking Forward
Then it was home to unload the wood. That was a great way to spend the morning. I don’t feel guilty at all. I may take more of these unplanned detours from work in the near future too. They make me so happy.
Do you shirk responsibilities now and then? How do you detour to keep your sanity and focus on the now? Please let me know in the comments of this post. I’d like to hear from you.
