Alphabet of the Ordinary: J

                       the well worn softness
                       bespeaks a lengthy friendship
                       true blue through and through

Alphabet of the Ordinary: I

there is no better
tool for delivering cool
sweetness to my bowl

Alphabet of the Ordinary: H

                               

                                                   a broad shouldered crowd
                                                   in a silent line waiting
                                                   for a perfect fit

                                                 

Alphabet of the Ordinary: G

                              containing what is
                              poured within clarity's walls
                              creating new views

Alphabet of the Ordinary: F

                                                         my feet reach for you
                                                         leaving horizontal rest
                                                         upstanding I rise

Alphabet of the Ordinary: E

a fresh start granted
the once visible made in
possibility calls

Alphabet of the Ordinary: D

            kaleidoscopic dance

                                                               wet colors tumble and spin
                                                              (disco)vering dry

     

Alphabet of the Ordinary: C

       

                                                             time chiming on cue
                                                             heralding each new moment
                                                             choosing now to be

Alphabet of the Ordinary: B

 

                            round the middle loops
                            buckled in for the day's ride
                            adventure awaits

Alphabet of the Ordinary: A

A few months ago I heard about a photographer who takes pictures of the ‘ordinary’ in her life in an attempt to capture those very mundane moments and objects that illuminate the essence of a particular life in a particular time. A couple of Sundays ago, an alphabet of ordinary items found in my home started to whisper their way into being. I have long been enamored of the alphabet--perhaps because I teach young children, perhaps because words have been central to my journey, and to me, letters are building blocks--seeds for expression and connection. And so, each day for the next 26, I will listen for the whisperings of these objects I take for granted within these walls to hear what they have to say about my life. 

crocheted long ago

an embrace across the years

Grandma's warmth lives on

Coming Attractions

Here is a preview of the pieces that I am working to upload to my etsy site. The poppy bowl was featured before the final firing in the entry before this one. The colors are so much more vibrant! The etsy site will feature additional photographs of each piece, as well as measurements and additional information.