I'm usually a pretty private person. However, I feel like I'm among friends here, and among people who can understand my trepidation. You see, I'm about to have ACDF surgery. For the last couple of months I've been having pain, tingling and cramping in my hands and arms. Turns out I've got a couple of discs in my neck pressing on the spinal cord. So they are going to operate on the 16th. I've pretty much stopped doing pottery for the last couple of months because of this, and will not be able to lift or bend for a couple months after. I'm told that this surgery is over 90% effective permanently, but there's always some risk, so I'm a bit nervous. Anyway, I kind of wanted just to vent to someone other than those who live with me every day, and to people who understand what it would be like to not be able to make mud into art. I'm not looking for sympathy, just some encouragement to help me feel just a little braver about what lies ahead. Thanks to all of you for understanding!

Hello everyone! I’m Ronda, and I started this journey just over 10 years ago. I’m excited to be a member of the group!

Hi everyone! Does anyone else here have their own YouTube channel? I would love to follow you, so please list below!

This post is for ALL members — new or old, active or still a little shy. 💛 Especially for those who haven’t posted yet — this is your moment! 🌟 👉 Your mission: Comment below with one GIF that best describes your personality or your current mood.That’s it — no words needed, just a GIF! 😄 And for everyone else:Please like every single GIF you see! 👍✨Each like gives the poster a small boost in points — and points mean leveling up! 🚀 Let’s see if we can turn our lovely Level 1 members into Level 2 or 3 legends this week.We’ll do this challenge all through the first week of December — let’s make the feed come alive with fun and movement! 💫 Ready, set… GIF! 🎬💃