Finally! I've updated my site. As you may have noticed, there are a few new things and a few old things. I do have more to add as well. But it is a start.
Since this is the first blog for me, I'll get right to the point. I plan to use the blog to post upcoming shows, events, new work, and anything that might (or might not) pertain to me and the work that I create.
My wife (http://www.heatherprather.com/) and I are in the middle of trying to purchase a new house. The house is 207 years old. Yes 207. I needs a little TLC but has the potential of being really cool when it is done. And best of all, it has a brand new, 2 story barn with water, electric, and heat! This means I will finally have a real studio. If all goes well, then this will become the official place for "Prather Studios". I have lots of big plans. I don't want to jinx it so I'll hold off on filling you in on all the plans until it is a sure thing. Our offer was made last night and we will have an answer no later then Weds. Of course so many things could still happen even if they accept. But I have a good feeling. So this will be continued
Right now I have two, 20 cubic ft electric kilns, a small test kiln, and a small raku kiln. I just found out about an auction where I might be able to score another big electric kiln for next to nothing. The school I work for has an auction every once and a while to get rid of excess and old stuff. I might be able to stock up on tables and chair for the new pad! My fingers are crossed.
This has all happened in the last week and it has put me in a spot. Last week I also decided I was going to do an Ironman triathlon next year. I would have to sign up for this race on this Monday. The deal is that I have been working towards this for the last two years and if I follow through, then I will have zero time for anything else but training for the next 365 days. No time for the new house or studio. This race is a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and a full marathon at 26.2 miles. This is not something I could train half assed for and expect to finish or enjoy doing. So the quandary is do I do the race and blow off everything else for a year or not do the race, hope to get he new pad, and sink everything I have ever wanted to do my whole life into the studio? If we got a reply to our offer by noon Monday it sure would help in the decision making process. Oh, and to add to the mix, I started a new job last week too. I have taught art in a public school for 12 years. The last 8 have been in an elementary school. Now I am at the High school. For those of you who don't teach, moving from elementary to high school is like night and day. Too many things to list about that, but trust me, I might as well moved to Busselton, Australia to breed dingos, it's that different.
So I have a plate full as you can tell. I look forward to posting here and I hope you check in from time to time to follow my reality TV-like life.
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