One of the biggest challenges of the recent move was carrying 150+ potted plants down two flights of stairs, across the driveway, and up a flight of stairs. They ranged in size from eight to eighteen inches across and ten to twenty-four inches tall. Needless to say, major respect was given to the cactus and their perilous spikes. However, I also gave special care to my two pots by the late potter, Dolores Porras.
Growing up and spending her life in one of the villages of Oaxaca known for working in clay, Santa María Atzompa, her style was unique in the use of color and imagery — a touch of whimsy wherever her pots are found.
If you will be in Oaxaca tomorrow (Feb. 11, 2013), be sure to stop by the Oaxaca Lending Library to see Michael Peed discuss and show his documentary, Dolores Porras: Artista Artesana de Barro. And, if you’re not lucky enough to be there, check out the website for the film’s trailer.
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Hi Shannon –
You probably don’t remember me, but I bet you do remember what we did together. You and I and Margarita and Jane Robison and Victor went to the Gregorian Chant Concert in Tlacochuaya….Is it all coming back to you now? Because I remember it like yesterday.
Any hoo…I’m going to be in Oaxaca in March.
and am looking for someone to do a small few day trip or two out into the oaxacan countryside – Mixteca or Sierra Juarez . Does this hold any interest for you? I know this is a little odd to be proposing a travel adventure with someone you just took a taxi ride or two with, but you struck me as an adventurous and easygoing travel buddy. I think we could have a good time. And maybe you know some other folks who might like to go as well. I could cover car rental costs too!!!
Private email me if you’re interested. jewel.murphy@gmail.com
Cheers
Julia
P.S. Full disclosure: while I expect stunning scenery and nature experiences on these trips, I am also totally obsessed with colonial churches.
Hi Shannon – thanks for meeting me last Sunday, I had a wonderful time. Am looking forward to seeing you again in the latter half of April! Sent you an email to say thank you for the day and your time that you generously spent with me. Best wishes and safe journey to and from!