Rubber Band Ball

Posted on June 13, 2021 by vanbraman

For quite some time now I have slowly been adding to my rubber band ball. It started as a rubber band chain which I then coiled up and started stretching rubber bands around.

rubber band, ball, pottery, pot, glazed, junior high art classEach day when I go out and pick up my newspaper I save the rubber band.

rubber band, ball, pottery, pot, glazed, junior high art classI then add it to my rubber band ball.

rubber band, ball, pottery, pot, glazed, junior high art classOver the years the ball has been getting bigger and bigger and is now larger than the pot that I have kept it in. I actually have a Carmex jar in the pot to make sure it doesn’t drop down too far and get stuck.

rubber band, ball, pottery, pot, glazed, junior high art classThe pot that I keep it in has meaning to me. It brings back memories of my Junior High Art class where I made it. We had a great Art teacher. I will always remember Miss George.

rubber band, ball, pottery, pot, glazed, junior high art classThe pot would not win any awards for beauty, but I did the best I could. At least it is still functional after all these years.

rubber band, ball, pottery, pot, glazed, junior high art classI probably wouldn’t want to put any liquid in it as it has a crack in it.

I have another pot that I made about the same time that I use to hold some special items, but I will share that at another time.

Steven

 

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Dog Show Thoughts

Posted on June 12, 2021 by vanbraman

westminster kennel club, dog show, memoriesThis is the weekend of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and it always makes me think of several things.

Pat, Long Hair Chihuahua, Family Dog, National Dog DayOne of my first thoughts is of course of my dog Pat.

ottumwa coliseum, memories, show, Cow and Calf show, dog showI also think of the old Ottumwa Coliseum. I remember  going to a dog show there long ago. A family friend of ours was a dog breeder, and if I remember right we went with her.

Of course, the Coliseum brings back many other memories. I remember going to a Cow and Calf show there with my Dad. I remember watching a horseshoe competition in the basement. I also remember going to a big  church gathering there.

My Dad was also a waterfront commissioner for awhile and I remember going with him when he would be there for one thing or another.

I also think of my Dad as he used to work for Ralston Purina which is a big sponsor of the dog show.

Another person I think of is my friend Betsie who is an owner of show dogs. I always look forward to her posts about her Welsh Springers and watch for them on the show.

Steven

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