I came home Saturday full of gratitude. Never in a million dreams did I
think I'd be spending my summer Saturday mornings doing something like
this after retirement! If you'd asked me 10 years ago, I would have probably thought of
doing something with grandkids. Or possibly volunteering for a library,
or some civic organization. I don't think at that time I'd even decided
on the mountains to retire. But now it's been almost 9 years, and I'm
pretty settled into some good friendships in various organizations.
I always come home exhausted from the market.
But I'm glad I've made it through the morning. It's hard work, the putting up and taking down and packing everything into cars.
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My display Saturday June 4, 2016 |
The actual time selling is not hard. I enjoy meeting new people, and sharing hugs from old friends. It would be better if we actually were making enough income from selling pottery. It's a hit or miss affair, I must admit.
But I know I'm mainly pushing my physical endurance, stamina, whatever it may be.
And yes I do volunteer here and yon. I've tried several spots which didn't fit, but I continue to work with the Center for the Arts. Next week there's a big Art in Bloom flurry, from a dinner and gallery exhibit to local garden tours, and I'll be in a garden.
I'll let you see some of the pretty blooms, of course, since I love to capture their beauty, and perhaps use it in glaze designs!
That sort of thing is always tiring but you meet such nice people indeed :)
ReplyDeleteAn Art Show is just a day in the park, with hours of hard labor at each end. Like you I always enjoy the part in the middle.
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