I'm so glad to hear from you! I am glad you've been reading along and following with the GUBU news! (Now I know who to credit with that perfect name. )
I know my posts are a bit all over the place, but rest assured that even without an operational ceramics studio, I am fortunate to enjoy many other creative outlets and activities that stretch and grow my soul.
A full ceramics studio is a huge undertaking and since my sitch has developed, it no longer seems as important. Trust me when I say it might be easier to pack up and move--to set up a new studio--than it would be to get this one operational again.
It's full of GUBU's construction debris, tools, storage, his "I'm not having a Mid-life Crisis Red MGB convertible", among other things.
The power has been cut off, my chemicals are stale, the clay is dried out, and I have more pressing things to do.
He would have to cooperate to remove his "things" and it's been a source of tension between us. It was supposed to be "my" studio, the main reason we moved to this place!
Shorter thereafter, he decided I only needed half the space (not as a pro), and that he could store HAY in there. He got upset with me when I "questioned" the hay being there, saying I was "overthinking" things.
Right. 2400 degree Fahrenheit kiln temperatures and dry hay stacked nearby is a great plan...
Now his stuff takes over 3/4 of the place. Not only is it unsafe to work there, I work with high-fire porcelain. This means that any specks of dirt or random material that get worked into the clay can ruin my pieces.
The environment has to be fairly pristine, or at least cleanable.
Funny---he KNOWS this. And he used to be completely on board with helping me with the firings, setting up the projects, hauling clay, doing the heavy lifting.
He was my partner in this.
But that went the way of everything else, I guess.
So that's the studio scoop.
I still dance often, DJ, and perform live music sets, so I am not wanting for creative outlets.
And yes, he needs to help more with the animals. I have someone available to help me but... this is not an excuse, but it's complicated.
I appreciate all the input and support I've gotten while I've been going through this crazy Labor Day Weekend!
Updates to come!
Thrills, chills, and lots of excitement!
---GGG +G
Me 54 Him 63 M 23 T 29 0 Kids Funny Farm of Rescues 12/12 OW-- 5/13 ILYBINILWY: A denied 9/13 Proof OW: ENDED 2/14 Got D papers on my BD I kicked him out for my sanity 9/14 He wants to "talk"?
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