As much as I hate to say it, my wife and I love TV. I know, we live in Florida, surrounded by all of the natural beauty people come to see on vacation. We should be living outside. That being said, we do spend quite a bit of time outdoors, but the TV seems to … Continue reading For your viewing pleasure…
A three year strategic plan. A financially sound retirement plan. A solid game plan. Seems these days, no matter where you look, people are planning. A lot. For good reason. If you were to do something without a plan, you might never achieve your goal. When it comes to woodworking, there are lots of plans … Continue reading What’s the plan, man?
My neighbor has this great story he likes to tell. He worked as a plant manager (read: Custodian) at a local elementary school. He was refitting a bathroom in a teacher’s lounge and had done a pretty decent job. The principal, however, wasn’t as impressed. “My husband is a MASTER CRAFTSMAN, he will come in … Continue reading A time to stop and think
“Tom Iovino’s blog, Tom’s Workbench is a great place for further reflection on what we do as woodworkers. He offers tips on techniques, links to explore and personal observations drawn from his own adventures in making things from wood. Like some of the rest of us, Tom is obsessed. But, fun, and obsessed in a … Continue reading Kind Words
I love this time of the year in sports. The NCAA men’s basketball championships are in full swing, and the competition is fierce. Perennial powerhouse schools such as Georgetown, Duke and the University of Connecticut are out, and long shot schools like Davidson and Western Kentucky are still dancing. I run a pool for the … Continue reading Going to the big show
Every weekday morning, my alarm clock goes off at 6 a.m. After I grab a cup of joe, I head to the living room and turn on TV Land to catch an episode of Star Trek. Yes, that classic, campy 1960’s gem of television goodness. As I sip my coffee, I wonder what adventures await … Continue reading Space – the Final Frontier
November, 2007 Way back in 1994, my wife and I were living in a small apartment in St. Pete Beach on the lovely Gulf of Mexico. And, in that tiny apartment, all we had room for was a tiny dining room table. Well, that table served us well for 13 years, but our situation definitely … Continue reading Stuff I’ve Built: Draw Leaf Dining Room Table