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Month: January 2019

Posted on January 31, 2019January 31, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 30, 2019

We were fans back when /
her music sang from cassettes /
worn thin by our love. /

Posted on January 30, 2019January 30, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 29, 2019

Weak flesh coerced by dogs /
into the cold day. Inhale. /
Suddenly grateful. /

Posted on January 29, 2019January 31, 2019

Illustrated haiku from 1-27-19

Terrier’s keen nose /
burrows under the felled branch. /
Mice flee rustling leaves.

Pencil and pen drawing that I touched up on the computer.

Posted on January 29, 2019January 29, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 28, 2019

Horizon deep red /
bleached to a shallow pink when /
seen through a phone’s lens

Posted on January 28, 2019January 28, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 27, 2019

Sand deepens my steps /
As dusk’s eyelids close softly /
Obscuring footprints

Posted on January 27, 2019January 31, 2019

Illustrated hearth haiku

One of my daily haiku from 1/21/19

A hearth is warmer /
with a dog or two in front /
for the heart thaws, too.

Pencil and pen drawing that I touched up on the computer.

Posted on January 27, 2019January 31, 2019

Illustrated dragon haiku

One of my daily haiku from 1/21/19

She roars her passage
this wind dragon, breathing ice
buffeting the house.

Pencil and pen drawing that I touched up on the computer.

Posted on January 27, 2019January 27, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 26, 2019

Envy the dog’s rest, /
sprawled, limp with abandon, flat /
across my hearth rug /

Posted on January 26, 2019January 26, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 25, 2019

Cracked empty acorns  /
crunch. Twig crackle punctuates. /
Walking under oaks.

Posted on January 25, 2019January 25, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 24, 2019

Planks of scrap wood span /
boot-printed slick mud. /
I hop to the door. /

Posted on January 24, 2019January 24, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 23, 2019

News of your son’s death /
grips me with how much time’s passed /
since we daily talked /

Posted on January 23, 2019January 24, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 22, 3019

Damp, sullen, firewood, /
smoldering, rebukes the flame /
though coaxed with kindling /

Posted on January 22, 2019January 21, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 21, 2019

The door resists as /
I venture out to get wood. /
The cold pushes back

Posted on January 21, 2019January 22, 2019

Daily haikus, January 20, 2019


We paused at the bridge. /
The brook, storm drunk, careened by /
jostling its banks


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Twisted blueberry /
swathed in lichen’s pale glow and /
memories of fruit

Posted on January 20, 2019January 21, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 19, 2019

Plonk, plunk, ka-plonk. Tossed, /
they thwak, tumble, settle, /
growing my wood pile.

Whisper snow rattles /
pressing low the chimney smoke /
to spice its soft kiss

Posted on January 19, 2019January 21, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 18, 2019

A skeletal woods /
reveal the island’s contours: /
dimples, hills and stones

Posted on January 18, 2019January 21, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 17, 2019

Wrinkled skin apple /
Tough to bite, but sweet inside /
Mouth full of flavor

Posted on January 17, 2019January 21, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 16, 2019

A new log splitter /
All assembled and ready! /
Push start. Nothing runs.

Posted on January 16, 2019January 21, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 15, 2019

I poked my own eye /
while putting on my glasses. /
It was the left one.

Posted on January 15, 2019January 21, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 14, 2019

The clock pulls my gaze. /
Again. Again. Is it still /
too early for bed? /

Posted on January 14, 2019January 21, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 13, 2019

The vacuum rumbles /
The dogs bark and dart and nip /
Fighting their dragon /

Posted on January 13, 2019January 21, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 12, 2019

Holding breath, I stand /
To witness you chainsawing /
Until the tree falls

Posted on January 12, 2019January 21, 2019

Daily Sketch, January 11, 2019

Winter’s long shadows /
Crisscrossing the sun’s cold gaze /
Warming with pattern /

Posted on January 11, 2019January 21, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 10, 2019

When far daughter calls /
For website help and to chat /
My heart grows larger /

Posted on January 10, 2019January 21, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 9, 2019

A sharp sickle moon, /
Each step, flirts through dark branches /
Cold stars pinned above /

Posted on January 9, 2019January 21, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 8, 2019

Hurrah! Postman, Jack!

With a twinkle and chatter

You brighten the day

Posted on January 8, 2019January 21, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 7, 2019

The sun is slanting
Quick! Get the dog’s harness on
One more walk by dusk

Posted on January 7, 2019January 21, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 6, 2019

Winter beach sunset
My hand’s cold but your palm’s warm
Pair of swans fly by

Posted on January 6, 2019January 8, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 6, 2019

Lousy day wiped away
By a night of live music
Chilmark Potluck Jam

Posted on January 5, 2019January 8, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 5, 2019

Heat from the wood stove
Caresses my face – warms bones
Like summer day’s sun

Posted on January 4, 2019January 8, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 4, 2019

Driving to Cronigs
Phone on lap – Ping! Ping! Ping!
Trying not to look

Posted on January 3, 2019January 8, 2019

Daily Haiku, January 3, 2019

Three moms meet by chance
Long ago soccer field friends
Now their sons grown men

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Jan 22

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48 degrees, no wind, the perfect day to sneak a mid day walk at Great Rock Bight. I love the off season on our island.

48 degrees, no wind, the perfect day to sneak a mid day walk at Great Rock Bight. I love the off season on our island. ...

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Jan 7

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Lovely mid-day beach walk to clear the head.

Lovely mid-day beach walk to clear the head. ...

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One more round of cookie making to start of 2021 on a creative foot. With @hannahbmooreart

One more round of cookie making to start of 2021 on a creative foot. With @hannahbmooreart ...

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Dec 26

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Decorating gingerbread cookies as a rainy Christmas afternoon activity. My heart is full.

Decorating gingerbread cookies as a rainy Christmas afternoon activity. My heart is full. ...

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Dec 23

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This tree has been in my life for over 20 years. She humbly displays a storyboard of holidays past, written with the ornaments made by friends and family and the memories that they refresh. Most of the year she fits in a compact box in the storage space under the eaves.  When she comes out, dresses up, and shines, she fills the house with cheer.

This tree has been in my life for over 20 years. She humbly displays a storyboard of holidays past, written with the ornaments made by friends and family and the memories that they refresh. Most of the year she fits in a compact box in the storage space under the eaves. When she comes out, dresses up, and shines, she fills the house with cheer. ...

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Dec 16

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Our pottery shop is open every day from 10-4 up through Christmas Eve and by appointment if you prefer to come early or late. Please wear masks.

Our pottery shop is open every day from 10-4 up through Christmas Eve and by appointment if you prefer to come early or late. Please wear masks. ...

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Dec 12

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Such beautiful colors in the wet dusk light.

Such beautiful colors in the wet dusk light. ...

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Dec 10

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Packing up some tiles! 🌸🌸

Packing up some tiles! 🌸🌸 ...

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Dec 9

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The glaze kiln is unloaded! The top was a lot cooler than the bottom so I’m going to re-fire the tippy top tiles - some 4x4 vineyard scenes and angels. These, though, are all going to get wires put on the back for hanging and will be in the shop later today. If you see anything you would like to see a closeup of, please message me. I do ship. 💕 (the candlesticks are not for sale)

The glaze kiln is unloaded! The top was a lot cooler than the bottom so I’m going to re-fire the tippy top tiles - some 4x4 vineyard scenes and angels. These, though, are all going to get wires put on the back for hanging and will be in the shop later today. If you see anything you would like to see a closeup of, please message me. I do ship. 💕 (the candlesticks are not for sale) ...

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Dec 8

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This glaze kiln is packed! Barely 2 inches between shelf layers. Fingers crossed that the kiln gods are kind.

This glaze kiln is packed! Barely 2 inches between shelf layers. Fingers crossed that the kiln gods are kind. ...

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Dec 1

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I have an idea to make a candle holder that is three fish - each to hold a chime candle - started “sketching” out a rough draft in clay this evening.

I have an idea to make a candle holder that is three fish - each to hold a chime candle - started “sketching” out a rough draft in clay this evening. ...

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Nov 27

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Made some progress on underglaze painting today. So much fun!

Made some progress on underglaze painting today. So much fun! ...

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Nov 27

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So grateful!

So grateful! ...

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Nov 26

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Just wrapped up the loveliest early Thanksgiving meal - just family - outside dining - potluck. Eating by lantern light is glorious. I am feeling full of good food and gratitude. Wishing all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving, too!

Just wrapped up the loveliest early Thanksgiving meal - just family - outside dining - potluck. Eating by lantern light is glorious. I am feeling full of good food and gratitude. Wishing all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving, too! ...

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Nov 25

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Taking some time in the studio to play and experiment. Grateful.

Taking some time in the studio to play and experiment. Grateful. ...

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Nov 19

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Some new tile designs in the glaze kiln I'm unloading this morning. The Vineyard scenes were designed for a backsplash commission. I'll have some in our pottery shop as well.

Some new tile designs in the glaze kiln I'm unloading this morning. The Vineyard scenes were designed for a backsplash commission. I'll have some in our pottery shop as well. ...

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Nov 10

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My sister found an old box of my linoleum cuts from the early 1990s as she was helping my dad cleanout some storage.

My sister found an old box of my linoleum cuts from the early 1990s as she was helping my dad cleanout some storage. ...

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Nov 9

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Beautiful morning for a walk with my beloved.

Beautiful morning for a walk with my beloved. ...

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Oct 26

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When I was in the storage shed, I Discovered the plaster molds for these tile designs that I created in the 1990s. I’m excited to get some pressed, glazed, and fired!

When I was in the storage shed, I Discovered the plaster molds for these tile designs that I created in the 1990s. I’m excited to get some pressed, glazed, and fired! ...

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Oct 24

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Making some chocolate cookies. In my happy place.

Making some chocolate cookies. In my happy place. ...

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Oct 22

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A new moon inspired mask and some sculpted eyes. All pieces have wires for hanging on the back.

A new moon inspired mask and some sculpted eyes. All pieces have wires for hanging on the back. ...

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Oct 22

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Misty morning walk.

Misty morning walk. ...

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Oct 14

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Sketching out some new ideas for tile designs.

Sketching out some new ideas for tile designs. ...

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Oct 12

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12 loaves of multi-grain bread. ❤️ a domestic day.

12 loaves of multi-grain bread. ❤️ a domestic day. ...

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Oct 8

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Glaze kiln unloaded. 😊 stocking up the gallery shelves. I have a series of new tile designs of Vineyard scenes that I’m creating for a backsplash commission and eight of them will be in the shop today.

Glaze kiln unloaded. 😊 stocking up the gallery shelves. I have a series of new tile designs of Vineyard scenes that I’m creating for a backsplash commission and eight of them will be in the shop today. ...

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Oct 6

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I have a couple of canine guests in the studio today as I finish glazing the last few tiles before firing the glaze kiln. I’ve been glazing for days. I’m looking forward to pushing the start button.

I have a couple of canine guests in the studio today as I finish glazing the last few tiles before firing the glaze kiln. I’ve been glazing for days. I’m looking forward to pushing the start button. ...

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Oct 3

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Full moon rising. October 1st, 2020
Watched it from Squibnocket beach.

Full moon rising. October 1st, 2020
Watched it from Squibnocket beach.
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Sep 29

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I love this color!

I love this color! ...

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Sep 14

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What a busy week in the pottery shop! We are so grateful! I’m hard at work making more tiles and dishes. Here is how I make the earthenware press bowls.

What a busy week in the pottery shop! We are so grateful! I’m hard at work making more tiles and dishes. Here is how I make the earthenware press bowls. ...

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Sep 11

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I had a wonderful time yesterday evening at @merryfarmpottery demonstrating how I do surface decoration on my pots. That’s my son @gordonmoore97 carving a pot beside me! The wonderful @abbeykuheceramics and Scott Campbell were also there. This vase will be fired in Micah’s gas kiln - flames and reduction - so I carved a dragon. 🙂 I can’t wait to see how it turns out.

I had a wonderful time yesterday evening at @merryfarmpottery demonstrating how I do surface decoration on my pots. That’s my son @gordonmoore97 carving a pot beside me! The wonderful @abbeykuheceramics and Scott Campbell were also there. This vase will be fired in Micah’s gas kiln - flames and reduction - so I carved a dragon. 🙂 I can’t wait to see how it turns out. ...

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Sep 7

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I had some special help today making cupcakes and pizza dough. 💕

I had some special help today making cupcakes and pizza dough. 💕 ...

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Sep 4

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Lots of glazing to be done! Hoping to have a full kiln firing before the weekend.

Lots of glazing to be done! Hoping to have a full kiln firing before the weekend. ...

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Aug 31

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Unloading the glaze kiln.

Unloading the glaze kiln. ...

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Aug 30

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Loading a glaze kiln. Experimenting... I have no idea how this vase will turn out.

Loading a glaze kiln. Experimenting... I have no idea how this vase will turn out. ...

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Aug 26

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Many thanks to @vineyardstylemv for this wonderful article about our sculpture trail!!! Look for it in their Summer 2020 issue. 💕💕

Many thanks to @vineyardstylemv for this wonderful article about our sculpture trail!!! Look for it in their Summer 2020 issue. 💕💕 ...

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Aug 26

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Just unloaded a glaze kiln full of tiles. Most of the firing was successful. I was trying out glaze combinations on some new tile designs which is exciting! as well as restocking popular designs that had sold out.

Just unloaded a glaze kiln full of tiles. Most of the firing was successful. I was trying out glaze combinations on some new tile designs which is exciting! as well as restocking popular designs that had sold out. ...

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Aug 25

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Headed to the mainland for the day - going to pick up some clay and other supplies. 😊

Headed to the mainland for the day - going to pick up some clay and other supplies. 😊 ...

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Aug 25

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My son, @gordonmoore97, is having a show of his ceramic pieces at Merry Farm Pottery, Thursday August 27 from 4-8pm. One day only. He has been working as a studio assistant at the pottery all summer, and this show gives all of us an opportunity to purchase his creations. The pieces are functional, fired at cone 10 reduction, created with porcelain, stoneware, and local island clay.

My son, @gordonmoore97, is having a show of his ceramic pieces at Merry Farm Pottery, Thursday August 27 from 4-8pm. One day only. He has been working as a studio assistant at the pottery all summer, and this show gives all of us an opportunity to purchase his creations. The pieces are functional, fired at cone 10 reduction, created with porcelain, stoneware, and local island clay. ...

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Aug 23

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Figuring out the glaze combinations for my new 4x4 tile designs. Hope to start the glaze kiln firing tonight.

Figuring out the glaze combinations for my new 4x4 tile designs. Hope to start the glaze kiln firing tonight. ...

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Aug 22

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Awesome mask made by my daughter @hannahbmooreart

Awesome mask made by my daughter @hannahbmooreart ...

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