Marcus thought retirement would be all golf and crossword puzzles. Instead, he found himself at the kitchen table every morning, happily spinning clay on a little green wheel the size of a dinner plate, creating wobbly bowls and lopsided cups that made him grin from ear to ear.
It started when his daughter gave him the mini pottery wheel for his birthday—something about “trying something new and fun.” One YouTube tutorial later, Marcus was absolutely hooked. The wheel sat on his kitchen counter like a tiny art studio, humming quietly while he shaped clay into all sorts of interesting creations.
His wife peeked over his shoulder at what appeared to be a very creative egg cup. “Is that supposed to be a vase?”
“It’s artistic!” Marcus said proudly, though the egg cup was definitely leaning to one side.
By week two, he’d made fourteen unique pieces (some more successful than others), learned that slower speeds work better for beginners, and discovered something wonderful: pottery was really, really fun. There was something peaceful about watching the turntable spin, something satisfying about getting his hands messy, and something joyful about creating something from a lump of clay.
His grandson visited and they spent a delightful afternoon making tiny pinch pots and laughing at their wonky creations. His wife made a surprisingly nice mug (which Marcus thought was pretty impressive). Even the family cat seemed curious, watching the wheel spin with fascinated eyes.
The mini pottery wheel became a beloved counter fixture, right between the coffee maker and the fruit bowl. It brought the family together for creative afternoons and gave Marcus a hobby he loved.
“You’re getting pretty good at this!” his wife said one evening, admiring his latest bowl.
Marcus beamed, already excited about his next project. Who knew retirement could be this much fun?
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