Happy Northern Hemisphere Summer everyone!
To the casual observer, this may seem like any other start of summer. However, the human world is in great chaos with fears firmly rooted in a deadly virus that continues to change the way we live.
I hope that you and all of my readers are safe and have everything that they need to get through this unprecedented time. I know it is hard to not feel fear and anxiety during this crazy time, but maybe some of the ideas here may help. Make sure you take care of yourself and others. If you or someone you know are affected by the coronavirus, or you are feeling anxious about it, you can add your intention for healing to our ‘Healing Vase’ project for 2020 here. It is a community based art project that can help bring people together safely at this time.
In lighter news, I am also happy to share a reminder of a giveaway that we have been doing here at The Alchemist’s Studio! You may know that we have a newsletter that we send out a few times a year to keep people updated on our latest creations and special offers.
Well – once we hit 300 subscribers (we are at 260 now!) we will be drawing for two prizes that will include a copy of our book ‘A Potters Dream: Myths & Legends’ an art print, and piece of jewelry for one of the lucky winners.
You can subscribe to our Newsletter by clicking here.
Don’t worry, if you are already a subscriber, you are automatically entered.
Thanks for reading and I look forward to selecting our prize winner soon!
Very nice.
Thank you, Marcus! Keep well!
You’re welcome, and Thank you!
“… the human world is in great chaos… .”
TO: My Dear Friend, The Alchemist
My Dearest Friend, Rocky, & I are sympathetic to your plight, but remind you that what affects our belov’d humans, affects All Creatures, Great and Small, including– but not limited to– your faithful canine and (cough) feline companions. As the days become warmer and warmer, we note that you are not as enthusiastic about taking us on those wonderfully long walks as you had been in the early days of your current chaos. We understand. From the beginning– which is to say back in the really really olden days when you needed us to protect you from lions and tigers and bears– we were there for you when you needed us most. This chaos was no different in kind. After all you’ve done for us, we were only too happy to oblige.
But your “new normal” seems to have forgotten us.
Summer is no time for lingering with us by a fire– unless of course it’s a charcoal fire with burgers on it and you pitch that overburnt one to us!– but we wonder if you might again find a few peaceful moments by paying a bit more attention to us?
My Dear Friend and I so do love watching those old Lassie films with Marica. What a Hero for His/Her Time Lassie was! Just a suggestion.
Be well, My Friend, and Take Care.
Fondly,
Missy & Rocky
P.S. Posted just off the top of my head a silly distraction b/c distractions seem welcome these days!
I hear that! Admittedly, that is how this post came to be: https://rakupottery.ca/2020/07/02/cat-magnets/
Thank you Missy, Rocky and Marica!
Keeping well and distanced! Except for hugging my grandkids…
Great to hear you are keeping well. Have a great day!
Happy Northern Hemisphere Summer to you. Blessed days ahead 🙂
Thank you, and yes! Each day is a blessing!
These look like very worthwhile pieces of art, thanks!
Thank you for your kind words, Clemens!
It’s so cool, you’re doing a drawing to reach a milestone! Congratulations on all that you have achieved so far!
Thank you for your kindness! Things are coming along and I appreciate that you are part of the journey! Keep well!
Wow… I’m very excited!!! How do I subscribe btw? 😍😍 Also it would be great if you could check out my website too https://whatareuuptoduringthelockdown.wordpress.com/
Hi Adti! Simply go to http://rakupottery.ca/newsletter and you can sign up there. Thanks!
Ok thank uu 😊
Happy Monday and I hope all is well with you! 🌻 🌞
Now it is Saturday, and a Happy Saturday (or Monday or any other day when you read this!) to you, Eugenia!
I want that art print so bad!!!!!!
Hi Melinda! you can see more of the prints here too if you are curious! https://rakupottery.ca/prints-linocut/
Those Yoda prints look so cool!