Philosophy
WISDOM & KINDNESS: Lessons I Learned From Grandpa
Published on February 8th, 2024
If he were still alive, my Grandfather would turn 117 years old this year, and I want to tell you about him because of...Continue Reading
Philosophy
Sane & Sustainable Rural Living Part 1
Published on January 11th, 2024
Many people in the world long for a life in the country, lived on their own terms, close to nature, honest and hands-on...Continue Reading
Flooring
DETAILS, FINESSE & TROUBLE: How Cutting Corners �...
Updated on January 3rd, 2025
Reading Time = 4 1/2 minutes Sometimes small things can have big consequences This is true with life in...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
Hands-On Skills Only Part of Home Improvement Success
Published on December 15th, 2023
A good house in good repair – this is my idea of home improvement success If it’s yours too, then I want to explain...Continue Reading
Philosophy
ADVICE TO A YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR: Ten Years Later, These I...
Published on December 15th, 2023
A few years ago I corresponded with a 20-something year-old young lady named Erica who asked for my advice about her...Continue Reading
Philosophy
TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE: A Cautionary True Story
Updated on December 16th, 2023
The true story you’re about to read is a warning and a reminder, at least it is for me It's about the value of...Continue Reading
Philosophy
THE CRUTCH OR THE BARBELL: Two Ways of Handling Personal...
Published on November 25th, 2023
Everyone has weaknesses, some physical, some intellectual, some emotional What matters is how you deal with them I've...Continue Reading
Philosophy
LETTERS FROM WAR: Uncle Ken’s Messages Home From WWI
Published on November 10th, 2023
A relative of mine that I admire but never met – my great Uncle Ken – fought in World War I, and on the occasion of...Continue Reading
Philosophy
DIGITAL DISCIPLINE: An Essential Key to the Hands-On Life
Updated on November 4th, 2023
Peter Paquet is a drywall contractor friend of mine (the best drywaller I know) who’s always quick with a joke and a...Continue Reading
Philosophy
WHAT MARRIAGE IS REALLY ALL ABOUT
Updated on October 29th, 2023
In the last part of May 1988, I was a few weeks away from getting married That's Mary and I in the photo below on June...Continue Reading
Philosophy
THE IMPRACTICALITY OF BEAUTY
Published on May 12th, 2023
Although it’s not thought of very often – and perhaps spoken of even less – a life surrounded by beauty is one of...Continue Reading
Philosophy
GET HAPPY: Why Creativity is Good for You
Published on May 4th, 2023
When my wife and I moved one of our sons into university a few years ago, I couldn’t help but notice all the posters...Continue Reading