Out-N-About ~ Makin Glass Really Cuts It!! !

It is just a small building, tucked away behind and between things there on Douglas St, here in my little part of the world, Anderson, CA! But, I can assure you there is a LOT Going on in this Big Hearted Studio!

I popped in, unannounced and without warning, with one of my Grands in tow! I Just wanted to show her around, and, what do you know, we ended up with a Grand View of what was literally "In Store" for "Class" participants! Wow!  Everyone in studio was Open, sharing and eager to show what they were doing and how it was done!

Kim Makin has a dedication to her Craft, Art and to her Studio!  It shows in many ways, most assuredly, it shows in the Faces of the People that are there, around her, backs bent, eyes narrowed and totally Enthralled with what they are doing!

Looking around the studio and seeing the Hundreds of Projects and the signs of Years of Artists making their way through was Inspiring and exciting!  There is something so special about a piece that you can clearly see the Arduous and Loving Work of Creative Hands!

My Grand is now Chomping at the bit and Very Eager to take on the chance to do some of the things she saw and I am so Happy to see that spark of fire ignited!

Thank You Kim and all the rest!  Looking forward to seeing more and getting some experience under the tin roof tucked away like a Treasure!

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Makin Glass & pottery

2908 Douglas Street

Anderson, CA  96007

530-365-6316

2013 New Year ~ New Age!!

Wow, my little world has been mighty full of life lately!  So much so, that I barely have had time to stick my head out the door and breathe, much less get a feel for what has been happening around my little town here!  Thankfully a quiet place it seems and no uproar is good when MY Planet is taking up so much "air"!

I will say that most of my time was consumed by the Holiday's and the care of my 4 Grandchildren as well as all the other life "Trimmings" that go on over that whole Entire period from Thanksgiving to New Years!  I am not complaining by any means, just explaining!

My Life is Awesome!  As I am Basking in the glow of the wonderful life my Hunny Provides for me, I Pause in Gratitude ~ THIS Day of Celebration of His Life ~ With the Love of Mine! Spinning the Positive Energies to a Toast for the New Year!

City Of Anderson Planning Commission Votes My Medication Out Of Town!

I know I am about to loose some "Friends" overall with this next statement, I am sorry if you are Offended, Outraged or Otherwise Affected by this "Coming Out"...I am a Medical Marijuana Patient! YES, I am OUT of that Closet! I have a Debilitating, YES, Debilitating Condition, Arachnoiditis w/ Myoclonic Dystonia, a little left over from a spinal chord injury! I use MARIJUANA instead of FAR MORE HORRENDOUSLY POWERFUL DRUGS!!!

I am MAD as Hell and yes, I KNOW I AM YELLING!! LET me tell you why... The Anderson City Planners have voted to shut down the ONLY COLLECTIVE in town!! This is after they (earlier this year) OUTLAWED GROWING!!! Well, ALL out door Growing of even a single Plant and then I guess, if you have about $10,000 to "COMPLY" with their RIDICULOUS Fees (City), Permits (Building, Electrical & Plumbing!) , Inspections (Building, Electrical, Plumbing and City inspector too)  Regulations you can grow 2-3 plants in a specially designed "Growing Shed" only? I can't afford THAT!!!

Now I have NO place to get my Prescription filled unless I get a ride into Redding!! Why? Who is being hurt? Who did they ASK? They said they asked 100 people? What? When? Nobody EVER asked ME!!!! Hordes of People showed up to protest but they would not DEIGN to hear one bit!! I swear to Heaven I wish Someone could make them LISTEN & HEAR!!!

City of Anderson and The Way "Hunt" Hit Huge!

What a beautiful turnout for the united efforts of the Anderson & Way Team effort to bring a great Easter Egg Hunt and FREE BBQ too to Anderson!!  Wow, it was really great!  From what I could see, getting there Late was not a good idea, I rolled up on Volante Park just in time to see the last of the HUGE CROWDS leaving the fields!  Parking was scant, but I saw baskets flowing with Eggs and Smiles as broad as could be on children of all ages!  The adults looked like they were pretty Happy Too as they walked, laughed and talked about the "Hunt" and the Upcoming BBQ!  It smelled wonderful, I saw the Guys over there hard at work and even stopped to say howdy! Hip-Hip-Hooray! ") 

Just a big Thank-You and Awesome Job!

Anderson "Rehab Home" Is Having A WIld Party For Babies!

That would be the Shasta Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center!
11th ANNUAL RUN 4 THE WILD FUND RAISER - 2011

They are located just on the backside (?sorta) of Anderson River Park and this Saturday, April 2, starting at 10 a.m., they are having their Annual "Open House & Baby Shower"! It is FREE as well as the ONLY time that it is open to the Public for Tours!!  Please, come down and see some of the Shelters Inhabitants, find out what they do here and what wonderful people there are involved with the ONLY Wildlife Rescue in Northern CA!

This time of year they are gearing up for the upcoming "Baby Season", the Center is inundated during the Spring with all types of Emergencies!  They are always in need, but this time of year it is especially hard, so check out the "Gift List", bring something if you can, and enjoy the day with your Family!

Positive Energy Transcends! ~PET~

Lorie Lynn Designs: The Burlap Harlot Show

Lorie Lynn Designs: The Burlap Harlot Show

Ode To The "Stinky" Dish Rag!

I have to say it...okay, so, I know she does not use a computer, but I have to say it anyway... maybe it will help someone else? :) I went over to a friends house, she has children, a decent home and a couple of pets. She also is a dish rag user... I am also a dish rag user... however, somewhere along the line, she did not get the "instruction sheet" that should come with it!

#1 If you use it on the floor for anything, even just a "few dribbles" put it in the LAUNDRY!

#2 If it soooo stained that you cannot tell it is clean anymore even after Laundry...throw it out!

#3 If it smells funny or just plain reeks... throw it in the laundry...after a good thorough DRYING!

#4 If it feels "slimy" when you pick it up...LAUNDRY!!

#5 If your Kids use it for something in the "other room" and then bring it back to put it in the sink...LAUNDRY!!!

#6 Fresh Rag EVERY DAY!!!

#7  Never let Husband leave room with a "good" one!

I'm just SAYING.....