Everette SHORTY Finley

Photos- Shorty and I on a day when his health is good, and a photo of the 'LADY' -factoid - Shorty says, he made all the "Lady'Blenko vases . So if you have a Blenko 'lady', ya might want to ask Shorty to sign her, if it wasn't signed by the designer, the one I own is signed by both WHB and Shorty. hjh

Everette " Shorty" Finley may not be the Best finisher / blower Blenko Glass to work at Blenko glass, but he was certainly one of the most colorful. His work was always excellent, and he is one of two Blenko craftsmen I collect. Shorty is gregarious, he never sees a stranger, his loves of working with glass is the first thing one notices, he also wants to share his love, he wants you to "TRY" working with glass, he feels if you attempt you'll have an appreciation for the 'skill' and you will develop an understanding of the cost associated with glass making. Shorty didn't have a lot of formal education, but he is a very bright man.

He was a hard working man his entire life. Blenko Glass, and his family were and are today the loves of his life. Shorty would rather talk about or if the opportunity arises go over to Blenko than do anything else. Most days he gets up before 4am goes to the local Gas Station for coffee a biscuit and some conversation then out to his farm to feed the livestock then back home to rest and nap, he goes back to the farm in the afternoon. On warm days he works at the farm 6-8 hours a day. Breaking only to hunt or fish on the farm. The joys in his life include short trips with his sons or grandchildren and his friend Boyd. Shorty also enjoys going out for 'chicken dinners' at the KFC with friends.

For a little more than 7 days now Shorty has had a flu, he's staying in. If you live in Milton, give him a call or send a card . If you don't have his address send the card c/o Blenko Glass Company. I know from the experience with my own grandparents after age 65 everyone enjoys receiving cards! Thanks for listening.