I was attracted to clay as a child, digging up San Francisco Bay Mud from my parent's backyard. I would make pinch pots and dry them in the sun. At 14, I discovered the Potter's Wheel, and my love of clay has been a life long journey. I retired from teaching ESL from City College of San Francisco, and my mud SELF has just exploded. My exploration of clay has gone to a much higher level than I could have ever done before as now I have the time and energy. After over 52 years in clay, it never ceases to amaze me of the never ending creativity that clay provides for me.