June 8, 2009
Ok, it's already June and my last post was April! I'll do my best to update once a week, so much is happening around here, it will not be hard to do!
I'll keep you posted on the critters in and around our pond, what's happening in the studio and wedding activities.
Weddings: Last Saturday, June 6th, I officiated a ceremony at the Riverside Inn in Leland for a really sweet couple from Sweden. It was a lovely day and I heard her sister sing the most beautiful Swedish song.
Internet Ordained Officiants: Already this year I have gotten calls from couples whose "minister" fell through at the last minute. They are almost always internet ordained friends who offer to "do" the ceremony for them then have other obligations at the last minute. What do they expect? If you hire a non-professional, you get a non-professional. Cheap and easy is not always better.
By the way, I just got my dental degree online so anytime you have a toothache, give me a call and I'll get the drill out of the shed! Ha, ha, just kidding. I wish the above mentioned folks were kidding too!
Premarital Counseling: I still hear, "I'm not sure my fiance would be willing to do it although I think we need it," when discussing premarital communication work - the 2nd of the 3 sessions I do with couples. I finally said to one gal, "Do you hear what you are saying? You are already experiencing some difficulties communicating. What are you going to do when a year or two down the road, you are having problems and you need to get some help but he refuses to go?" With a 50% divorce rate, couples cannot afford not to do premarital work!
Advise to the wise - please don't wait too long before seeking help. When you do, resentments and frustrations build up and one of you is already emotionally out of the relationship. The sooner you seek help and understanding, the better. And the more open you are to understanding yourself and your partner, the more successful you will be in the relationship.
Pottery: Two weeks ago Youngman threw and trimmed 24 1lb bowls, all the same size! He is really learning the craft and I have enjoyed his company in the studio. We have been working some long hours making a large order for Sturgeon River Pottery and for the July 11th art show in Leland.
I have enjoyed painting the Personalized Pottery orders and I appreciate each and every one! It has been fun getting to know people who order a bowl and find out we live just down the street from each other!
Pond Activity: And, inspite of the cool, rainy spring, we have seen the green heron at least 2 times, as he looks for tadpoles on the grassy edges of our pond.
YM saw the first string of frog eggs a few days ago.
The leopard frogs are singing and are quite tame, one even let me pick him up for one of our young visitors to see! If is such an honor to live so close to nature. We really do impact their well-being, and they, ours.
Blessings to all,
Julie