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
Flooring
DETAILS, FINESSE & TROUBLE: How Cutting Corners �...
Published on September 8th, 2023
Sometimes small things can have big consequences This is true with life in general, as well as with the technical side...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
Philosophy
HOW TO STAY SANE IN A LESS-THAN-SANE WORLD
Updated on August 23rd, 2024
The world is faster, more demanding, less free and more competitive than it used to be, and I find that staying sane in...Continue Reading
Philosophy
THE REAL REASON CRAFTSMANSHIP MATTERS
Updated on July 8th, 2021
These are my hands assembling some small furniture components made of cherry wood in my backwoods workshop Besides...Continue Reading
Outdoors
RURAL LAND USE: Established Lakeside Development Done Right
Updated on December 31st, 2021
Have you ever seen a residential development in a beautiful place that really does preserve the qualities that attract...Continue Reading