tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459395058311330990.post8375555746850416123..comments2023-11-05T01:44:23.283-06:00Comments on small works in wool: Hip hip hooray! It's Small Works Career Day!susan m hinckleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10073318305866251569noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459395058311330990.post-63171845760700384662009-03-13T13:15:00.000-05:002009-03-13T13:15:00.000-05:00Wow -- holy mid-life brain gap, Batman! Of course ...Wow -- holy mid-life brain gap, Batman! Of course you had guinea pigs! I remembered the names, just not the type of animal . . . scary. And Mr. Black did have a good life and great progeny, but it didn't work out well for the two of you.<BR/><BR/>I just listened to a show on NPR about the "recession graduating class" and I'm feeling quite hopeful for you. It's looking good for government jobs, in particular, and a green degree has to be a good starting place for a government job, doesn't it?susan m hinckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073318305866251569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459395058311330990.post-39599134477860090472009-03-13T11:36:00.000-05:002009-03-13T11:36:00.000-05:00hey, i didn't have hamsters! i had guinea pigs! an...hey, i didn't have hamsters! i had guinea pigs! and they were so sweet. who could forget dear little pinner? his time was so short. and good old mr. black. what a good friend i had in him, and a wonderful life he had after he left us. he met the love of his life, duchess, and had many beautiful little guinea pigs. guinea pigs to me are less rodent-y than hamsters. more like bunnies.<BR/><BR/>and i appreciate the career suggestions. goodness knows i need them.Jake and Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895694046037101465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459395058311330990.post-46407112307070002702009-03-12T09:34:00.000-05:002009-03-12T09:34:00.000-05:00HAMSTERS BUILDING ATOMIC BOMBS??!!The "big-brother...HAMSTERS BUILDING ATOMIC BOMBS??!!<BR/><BR/>The "big-brothers" who monitor the internet may soon be banning us from purchasing hamsters as a result of that suggestion. Stupider things have happened.susan m hinckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073318305866251569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459395058311330990.post-81271045220281902202009-03-12T09:28:00.000-05:002009-03-12T09:28:00.000-05:00LuAnne -- CNN has not called to invite me to appea...LuAnne -- CNN has not called to invite me to appear on their program but I'm not giving up hope.<BR/><BR/>April -- (and anyone else who can't afford my work, which at present would include me!) I thank you for your kind words and especially your saved pennies and wish I could give a piece to everyone in the world who wants one! <BR/><BR/>I can tell you that introducing lower-priced work is quite tricky, because you run the risk of ruining the market for your original work. And selling them in the same booth doesn't work at all. So we've been thinking for a long time about the best way to do it, because nothing would make me happier than to have something everyone can afford, but on the other hand I'm pretty devoted to the process of producing my high-end pieces and certainly want to continue it. The reason I've picked Chicago to debut the lower tier is that I feel I'm well positioned to make it work at that show, and I'll just be prepared to not sell much of my main work. An experiment, of sorts. But really we're going to have to figure out completely separate distribution channels, via wholesaling or the internet, or moving my big pieces to galleries -- don't know for sure but changes are in store.<BR/><BR/>As for your fingerless gloves, I always think it's curious what I regret not getting -- I never know for sure what it will be until I've gone away. Then I see what calls to me. But alas it's often too late!susan m hinckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073318305866251569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459395058311330990.post-39522513106927241982009-03-12T08:09:00.000-05:002009-03-12T08:09:00.000-05:00seems like you're having fun with those popular me...seems like you're having fun with those popular mechanics magazines. i kept wondering while i read this post how many times you smile or laugh while reading these classic magazines. it sounds like a lot of fun; although i'm sure lots of digging is required to find all these gems that you share with us.<BR/><BR/>a sincere suggestion would be to offer some items in a different price range at your booth (for those, like me, who can't afford a painting but absolutely adore your work - no worries i've already started saving $ for next year now that i know the price range). i'm thinking those fantastic christmas ornaments you made would sell nicely. (i know it's not pieced together, but it captures your style). i'm regretting that i didn't buy the $15 fingerless gloves at this booth where i absolutely adored the $100 scarf that was out of my price range. i almost bought because i loved the stuff and the gloves were all i could afford. <BR/><BR/>finally, glad that "surprise" picture found a good home. it was a gem.aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15486220662265923979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459395058311330990.post-27543672228800486392009-03-11T20:42:00.000-05:002009-03-11T20:42:00.000-05:00sorry i had to run some errands, so did i miss you...sorry i had to run some errands, so did i miss you on cnn's career counseling feature today?<BR/><BR/>ever since i read this earlier, i keep wondering whether hamsters could learn how to build simple atomic weapons...<BR/><BR/>but what really caught me is that tidbit about your new work in a new medium...very intriguing!<BR/><BR/>luanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459395058311330990.post-77741666888343635762009-03-11T19:10:00.000-05:002009-03-11T19:10:00.000-05:00Alas, if I could only find a way to make money wri...Alas, if I could only find a way to make money writing blogs, I could not only justify my addiction but also earn enough cash to buy the next season of Monk when it comes out on DVD!<BR/><BR/>Don't worry, they'll know a GREAT music teacher when they see one.susan m hinckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073318305866251569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459395058311330990.post-62994261665320976412009-03-11T18:19:00.000-05:002009-03-11T18:19:00.000-05:00I think you should try to find a way to make money...I think you should try to find a way to make money writing blogs :)<BR/><BR/>I'm kind of right there with you about the whole economic troubles affecting your chosen occupation. It's getting a little scary here for music teachers... Thanks for the ideas. I'll have to look into the Atomic Bomb making - it sounds extremely promising.Amelia Pollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07670156667840670607noreply@blogger.com