tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post967416774851053675..comments2024-02-29T03:31:23.301-05:00Comments on Jen Mecca's Pottery Blog: Blogging buddiesJen Meccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12745394371787335162noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-80870860071493130362008-06-03T00:09:00.000-04:002008-06-03T00:09:00.000-04:00JEN!!!!Look what you won!You go girl...http://www....JEN!!!!<BR/>Look what you won!<BR/>You go girl...<BR/>http://www.mtburtongallery.com/247908.htmlJudi Tavillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17841680807609051483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-84609212206998438642008-06-01T23:46:00.000-04:002008-06-01T23:46:00.000-04:00Emily - I enjoyed Ron Philbecks story about meetin...Emily - I enjoyed Ron Philbecks story about meeting you at the huge pottery sale a few weekends ago. I think your blog is so informative and one that lots of people check in on. Thanks for your comment...so nice to have that connection to others in the blogging/pottery world.<BR/>Jen<BR/><BR/>Michael,<BR/> You have a great list of folks on your blog. I enjoyed seeing the link to Shawn Ireland new site - gave me a chance to see that he's doing new work. I'll keep checking in! Thanks, JenJen Meccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12745394371787335162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-25861825529156469252008-06-01T20:53:00.000-04:002008-06-01T20:53:00.000-04:00Hey Jen, I think there are many more people out th...Hey Jen, I think there are many more people <I>out there</I> reading your blog than you think. I hope you will continue to share your thoughtful perspective on pottery and family. <BR/><BR/>I appreciate your mention of my blog. It's all about community! Cheers.<BR/>Michaelklineolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10577525633756972853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-72547063981854788052008-06-01T13:44:00.000-04:002008-06-01T13:44:00.000-04:00Making pots and blogging can be two endeavors that...Making pots and blogging can be two endeavors that can feel very isolating. With both things, you spend a whole bunch time in your own head. But the end goal of both is to connect with others. <BR/>I have had times when I really felt like no one was reading my blog. The time I felt this most strongly was 2 years ago when I hit my 2 year anniversary with my blog. (is there a 2 year blogging slump?) <BR/><BR/>More recently, I have been trying to consciously stop just commenting on blogs in my own head, and actually type the comments into the little comment box. The dialogs that have evolved have helped to remind me that I am not alone, and that there is a real community of clay bloggers & readers from around the world reading, but not always commenting out loud. <BR/><BR/>Keep writing! I appreciate your perspective as a mom-potter-blogger. I think it's a voice that isn't heard often enough in the world of clay!Emily Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405853235523900054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-26588741306726680632008-06-01T12:05:00.000-04:002008-06-01T12:05:00.000-04:00Keith, You are always welcome to write anything o...Keith,<BR/> You are always welcome to write anything on my post! jen<BR/><BR/>Kristen,<BR/> Thanks for the comment - dito on all you said. What a small fish pool we are in but at times feels like an Ocean. Thanks for leaving me a comment, I really appreciate it! Jen<BR/><BR/>Michelle,<BR/> If you love clay keep it up. It is an addiction and one you worked so hard for but love dearly. Thanks for reading. I need to get to New Orleans one day....its on my list of places to go when I "grow-up". Ha! My heart goes out to all of you that live there. JenJen Meccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12745394371787335162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-38793326409700373282008-05-31T20:57:00.000-04:002008-05-31T20:57:00.000-04:00I live in New Orleans and despite the fact that th...I live in New Orleans and despite the fact that there's an ivy league school of ceramics here, I don't feel like there are many working potters here. I've only started taking lessons a short while ago. I fell in love with it enough to actually consider this as a career. Reading your and other potters blogs have helped me greatly. I love the way y'all have connected and I feel connected too. <BR/><BR/>I check everyones blogs (about twenty or so) every day in anticipation. I don't always comment on them all, though. I definitely enjoy yours and am happy that you share yourself with us. It gives me hope.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-3554233612302941212008-05-31T17:33:00.000-04:002008-05-31T17:33:00.000-04:00Jen, your writing is very thoughtful, and I think ...Jen, your writing is very thoughtful, and I think most of us feel the same way (somewhat isolated, a little disconnected). Our work and writing --ideally-- is for ourselves, but we want to impact other people to complete the circle of artist and collector/appreciator, so it complicates things a bit to need others. We're all is the same boat. It's nice to hear someone else say it though. Best wishesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-38752578791893601782008-05-31T10:49:00.000-04:002008-05-31T10:49:00.000-04:00Sometimes when I write a post I feel like I'm at o...Sometimes when I write a post I feel like I'm at one of those shows on a Sunday where there are what feels like 3 people walking around the entire show. Seeing your link to my site is very much appreciated. I've been lurking around all of the blogs for a little while...even more so since I started writing my own. I've always felt like I'm intruding when I comment. But, I guess it's time to break out of my shell. <BR/><BR/>Thanks again.<BR/>-KeithKeithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14733440345918128998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26270318.post-85521005238573282842008-05-30T23:32:00.000-04:002008-05-30T23:32:00.000-04:00Keep at it. I'm sure there are many people out th...Keep at it. I'm sure there are many people out there (like me) who read blogs but never post comments. I admire how you can be both a potter and a mother. Soldier on! KRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com