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My New Art Medium – from Novice to Advanced Student!

Posted on November 10, 2014 by World Kangaroo

For the past year, I ‘ve been pottering around – literally.  I started with an Intro Ceramics class at DeAnza College in Cupertino last year.  Under the tutelage of Rocky Lewycky from Santa Cruz, I learned about pinch pots, coil building, … Continue reading →

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Gumbo Recipes – from an authentic Gal in Louisiana

Posted on October 18, 2014 by World Kangaroo

Carolyn really infuses the warm, homey Southern hospitality and cookin’ in her website, with some marvelous pictures of her fixin’s. So, I borrowed her recipe for Hen, Tasso and Sausage Gumbo. Hen and Tasso Gumbo – Lousiana Style From http://whenfoodworks.com/category/sausage-and-tasso-gumbo/ – … Continue reading →

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Only in America — well, …

Posted on August 16, 2012 by World Kangaroo

Sometimes it pays off to grow old!  Here are some places that will give you a discount when you ASK for it, and are over 55-years-old.  I received this email from a retired friend:      “Finally an advantage to getting … Continue reading →

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Vases, Bowls, and Magic–yes, they’re for sale, too!

Posted on July 28, 2012 by World Kangaroo

Vases, Bowls, and Magic VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Bowls, $25 – $75 Vases, $25 – $125 Goblets, $55 – $95 Glass Pebbles, $15-25 (can be sand etched with customized lettering) Plates, $25 – $45 Linked Hearts, $35 (set of … Continue reading →

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It’s too quiet! What I’ve been up to lately …

Posted on July 28, 2012 by World Kangaroo

OK, so I’ve been a bit mute on the world front – BUT busy!  Here are some of the “projects,” though I’m skipping the boring stuff – like paperwork, phone calls, meetings, long distance driving …  Hover over the picture … Continue reading →

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Hodi 2!

Posted on April 29, 2012 by World Kangaroo

It must be our Puppy Karma to help abandoned puppies… A month ago, a stray dog was found and the armload was carried inside by Joan, the Executive Director at BAGI (Bay Area Glass Institute).  I was blowing glass and … Continue reading →

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The Curse of the Fast Thinker

Posted on March 1, 2012 by World Kangaroo

– thoughts during the course of a day Feb 25, 2012 It’s a Saturday night, and I have only myself to entertain. In the prison cell of my apartment, I sit in isolation, buffered by the empty air around the … Continue reading →

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Happy Year of the Water Dragon!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by World Kangaroo

Gung Xi Fah Cai!    Year 4706! The Chinese horoscope for a Black Water Dragon during this year reads as follows: “Although Dragon is the master in 2012, but this period will bring him a lot of problems that need to … Continue reading →

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OK, we’re BACK in the US of A!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by World Kangaroo

Wow, this one didn’t get posted – catching up now!  Dated June 21, 2011: This is week 2 since we’ve returned, and are still laptop-less.  We’re using Chris’ OLD, OLD  Dell laptop, the one that’s missing an “h” key, and … Continue reading →

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Welcome to our new glass website!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by World Kangaroo

Alas, it is a simple website for showing pretty much just items for sale, and not much other information!  Well, okay, so there’s also a long About Us on the left side, and lovely pictures of the glass that we … Continue reading →

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