I'll explain. My wife is driving my Kia, and I'm driving my truck this week. This probably sounds crazy, right? I love my truck! My truck is awesome. Why do I miss my little, itty-bitty Kia? It's the radio. Damn you, Sirius! (See, it wasn't a typo after all) You're like nicotine for my ears. … Continue reading I Siriusly Miss My Kia
The Blanket Chest: Craftsmanship is simply recovering from your mishaps. Repeatedly.
Sometimes, things work our really well, and my projects fly by. Other times, I make a blanket chest. I started this thing two years ago by gluing up the big pieces... the top (lid) and the bottom. Planed, jointed, glued, and sanded flat. Then they warped. I cut them apart and re-glued them two additional … Continue reading The Blanket Chest: Craftsmanship is simply recovering from your mishaps. Repeatedly.
Breaking the Law
Okay folks, so two things happened this week. The first is that someone told me that they had read my blog. It took a few days for this to register, but I suspected it might be true. I wonder when I last updated that blog. Let’s just say it’s been a while. The second thing … Continue reading Breaking the Law
This Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means
You've seen these lights all over the place, usually dangling over busy intersections. But, have you ever wondered what the different colors are meant to signify? I did, so I did a little research. Many years ago, these "red" lights were actually used to signal drivers to stop, usually at intersections. This practice has long … Continue reading This Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means
The Friends I Haven’t Met
You’ve probably bumped into people in the grocery store, or Home Depot, or McDonald’s and thought they looked familiar, but you just couldn’t place them. Probably, you first saw them at McDonald’s and then when you bumped into them in the produce aisle, they reminded you of someone you saw at Home Depot. You’ll probably … Continue reading The Friends I Haven’t Met
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