Korean Buncheong Ceramics from Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art

Sept 16- Jan 8, 2012, Asian Art Museum, San Francisco

More HERE

Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful

"Keiko Fukuda is the highest ranking woman in the history of judo. She is the last living student who connects back to judo founder, Jigoro Kano. Fukuda will be 98 on April 12, 2011 and is an amazing inspiration to all."

Sensei Keiko Fukuda still teaches at the dojo she founded at the corner of Castro and 26th St in Noe Valley. Her motto: "Be gentle, kind, and beautiful, yet firm and strong, both mentally and physically."

Ron Nagle "Hamilltoe"

Opens tonight at Rena Bransten Gallery, which coincides with a new album entitled "She Lies" and a monograph, "Nagle, Ron".

George Kuchar 1942-2011

more HERE

New in house vintage Japanese Tie Dye pillows courtesy of TN.

Around the house, new wheel thrown lamp, kitchen views, studio seconds shelf, NMc's mini spoon collection and her hot canned peppers (too hot), and the U.S Open.

Dirk Van Saene

Fashion designer Dirk Van Saenes ceramic collection tonight at The Yellow Building, Minnesota at 22nd street. More Van Saene HERE

Jackson Pollock

Ceramic bookends by Jackson Pollock from 1929. More HERE

D.I interiors

Interiors of David Irelands 500 Capp Street. Oral History HERE

The Matchup

Little League World Series Championship game today, Huntington Beach vs. Japan. Should be some good baseball.