Gary Jackson: Fire When Ready Pottery
A Chicago potter’s somewhat slanted view of clay & play
Categories: bike, sunrise

Another beautiful start to another beautiful day. The forecast says rain is on the way later tonight… all the more reason to be outside soaking in a colorful sunrise when you can!!!

Categories: bike, sunrise

What a difference a day makes!
With bright, clear blue skies yesterday… this morning was full of clouds. Quite the opposite. Lots of potential for some sunrise colors… but instead we only had a momentary flash of sun… and then right back to CLOUDS!!!

Categories: architecture, bike, Chicago

Today was crazy-BEAUTIFUL!!! It started with early morning rain… but once that passed through, we got sunny skies, gusty winds & temperatures of nearly 80-degrees!!! Perfect for a wonderful bike ride along the lakefront… except for maybe the gusty winds??? Regardless, the skyline looked great, the sky was bright blue & the lake was STUNNING!!!

Categories: bike, sunrise

Another beautiful morning with a wonderfully colored cloud show! Sure it was fleeting… and short… as the sun went behind the clouds & quite possibly won’t be seen again for the rest of the day!

Categories: bike, sunrise

A beautiful morning glow as clouds layered across the sky. Soon enough the clouds took over for most of the day… only breaking briefly for some late afternoon sunshine!

Categories: bike, sunrise

With a forecast of temperatures rising, we also have a prediction for high winds. And they seemed to already be starting this morning… as it was a bit chilly & breezy along the lakefront this morning. A beautiful start to the day. And if the temps rise as predicted… I feel another ride in my near future!!!

Categories: bike, sunrise

It was a beautiful morning with not a single cloud in the sky.
Crisp & clear. A bit of a breeze… and a fantastic ride this morning!
Felt so great to be playing outside this morning!

Categories: bike, sunrise

Yesterday we had crazy cool clouds full of color splashing across the sky. Today, not so much. Pretty much clear skies… with just one cluster of clouds flying low on the horizon. Still beautiful… still warmer… still wonderful!

Categories: bike, sunrise

After weeks of freezing temperatures & frozen-slippery roads, it felt great to get out this morning for a beautiful sunrise bike ride. Sure, it may still be January, but the morning was a bit warmer & the sky-show was FANTASTIC!!! Well worth the layers that I had to put on before pedaling off!

Categories: bike, sunrise

After what seems like “weeks” of cold gray skies… it was great to finally see the sun this morning! A welcome sight as we come to the end of the year. Nothing overly dramatic in terms of sunrises, but definitely rejuvenating to see sun once again!