and seniors who have been virtually held hostage in their long term care facilities.
So this means that many of us will not getting a COVID-19 vaccine shot until mid or late summer.
Sigh.
The wonderful poem below – written for us by one of our most popular local authors Nancy Dillingham – expresses the seesaw of emotions we feel just about everyone is experiencing right about now.
“Got Them Old Pandemic Blues”
by Nancy Dillingham
Hair gone bad can’t find my shoes don’t know anyone got nothing to lose
Masses of masked strangers roaming round the house all getting high on hand sanitizer
For many months now I’ve been undercover even the mailman is looking like a lover
Sometimes I feel like I’ve been in Hell even the election failed to jell
An orange man in Washington some call Trump has hijacked the White House and taken our country
But I’m starting to get keen on some recent news I’ve seen a little elf named Fauci talking vaccines
Now I feel like it’s time for all of us to come clean bust out of quarantine against COVID-19
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We should have expected it this year since it’s 2020 but holiday shopping is now worst then ever…
Parts of the Internet keep crashing just when you need to get online. Postal package delivery has slowed to a crawl due to large volume increases in mail and a shortage of USPS workers thanks to COVID-19. And even big retail stores have to have limits on the number of customers allowed inside.
So if you are worried that getting Christmas gifts to your local loved ones on time will be difficult then you’re not alone.
But for many, getting out and doing any last minute gift shopping is really not a great option right now.
Not to worry … We are looking out for you with our Personal Shopping service!
Mountain Made Gallery … ready to open for the rush!
How Our Personal Shopping Works – A Simple 3-Step Process
1) First, check out some last minute gift ideas below…
2) Next, call us at 828-350-0307 to check for availability and to place your order … we’ll do the shopping for you.
3) Finally, just pickup your order (curbside or in-store).
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Pottery pocket planters by master ceramic artist Tamara Matthews
Tamara creates handcrafts each of her ceramic pieces. Her artwork is primarily used for home decor and architectural accents.
She says, ” Nature has always been, and continues to be a source of inspiration for my work. Each of my [pieces] are hand sculpted and invites you to run your fingers over the textures. I hope you enjoy them.”
Her pocket planters can give any home or office a unique look of rustic elegance. Each wall vase measures approximately 7 1/2” x 9 1/2” with a 5 1/2 deep pocket. Price: $105.00 (doesn’t include shipping).
Perfect for smaller sized plants such as succulents or air plants. Also a great gift idea for those who love dried flower arrangements.
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Watch Live Glassblowing
Fun Things to Do in Downtown Asheville
Yes, there are only 3 weekends left and we invite you come by Mountain Made and watch live glassblowing and gift shopping in the safety and comfort of our store.
Jason Probstein, a master scientific glassblower will be here on Fridays, Saturdays & Mondays until Dec 21th OR until his gas tanks run dry!
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Although our YEAR 2020 project is over and the resulting book published and offered for sale, Mountain Made’s artist of the year, Nancy Dillingham has written one more poem that we want to share with you, the public:
Handcrafted Glass Christmas Ornaments & Holiday Décor A Wonderful Family Tradition Here at Mountain Made, we are proud that since 2010 master scientific glass blower, Jason Probstein has been presenting live glassblowing demonstrations here at our art gallery. And once again we are …Read More »
Bio/Artist Statement Asheville writer and educator Nancy Dillingham is a sixth-generation Dillingham from Big Ivy in western North Carolina. Her poems, short stories, and commentary …Read More »
We were all excited. The vaccines were coming … the vaccines were coming… Yay! Americans would start being kind to each other again. We would become a band of brothers and sisters – fighting the good fight against that awful COVID Killer. Then the news came from the CDC (US …Read More »
We should have expected it this year since it’s 2020 but holiday shopping is now worst then ever… Parts of the Internet keep crashing just when you need to get online. Postal package delivery has slowed to a crawl due to large volume increases in mail and a shortage …Read More »
Pottery pocket planters by master ceramic artist Tamara Matthews Tamara creates handcrafts each of her ceramic pieces. Her artwork is primarily used for home decor and architectural accents. She says, ” Nature has always been, and continues to be a source of inspiration for my work. Each of my [pieces] …Read More »
Watch Live Glassblowing Fun Things to Do in Downtown Asheville Yes, there are only 3 weekends left and we invite you come by Mountain Made and watch live glassblowing and gift shopping in the safety and comfort of our store. Jason Probstein, a master scientific glassblower will be here on …Read More »
Although our YEAR 2020 project is over and the resulting book published and offered for sale, Mountain Made’s artist of the year, Nancy Dillingham has written one more poem that we want to share with you, the public: Biden Time And hope and history rhyme. ~Seamus Heaney Voice quiet …Read More »
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