Form and Function with Hasegawa Natsu

Here is a youtube that shows the work of a young japanese potter Hasegawa Natsu

and her methods of work. At the 7:46 mark there is a display of her pieces presenting food. Wonderful, beautiful unity of form and function! And something that I am very interested in developing in my own work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0lBDIVPHD0&list=PLF8D40BC2E9B38E9B

Heaviest snowfall since 1971

December 21th we had a meter of snowfall. That's a lotta snow. Our Tempo collapsed under its weight. We also thought it wise to take some of the load off our roof in case while away from home new storms came with more accumulations. It did storm again on the 27th with lessor amounts for us but Montreal was hit hard with 45cm during the storm and then another 5cm afterwards. Ploughing the streets has been overwhelming for the crews and many streets are still covered and piled high. Here is an image from Global News