Didn't Your Momma Teach You Manners???

Technology is what it is . For better or worse we're stuck with it and if we have any sense at all, we learn to co-exist with it both peaceably and gracefully. But for all the varied and useful ways it can enhance our lives, for some reason technology seems to equally sap any pretense of manners completely away from some people. I may simply be confusing this with the fact that these people had no manners to begin with but I don't recall such "across-the-board" rudeness in days past. I'm sorry you don't have a full for bars of coverage. I'm sorry your wireless network repeatly drops your calls. I'm sorry I'm not your "family or friend" and your call to me is eating up your precious minutes. However, when you call me for information that is to benefit you, please afford me the courtesy of a Thank You & Goodbye as opposed to a "CLICK!" before I can offer you any explantion beyond a simple yes or no answer to your question. Furthermore, why are you so anxious to hang up on someone as famous as me?? Do you have any idea at all whom you are speaking to?? I'm THE last person on the face of the earth who doesn't have a cell phone!!!!

Pins First or Tails First?........Ah , Who Cares!

Soooo.....you're likely thinking " What's the woodworker guy going to blog about? More redundant articles on the intricacies of dovetails, .....finish analysis for the do-it-yourself chemist, ...do I lay my benchplanes on their sides or on their soles?" Not too likely amigo! I may speak to various & sundry wood-related topics on occassion but in all likelyhood, this blog will deal more often with the view from my head and the ramblings that spill out upon the dusty, shop floor. It's a view that covers all compass points and with it, the comings and goings of life in my business neighborhood. Hope that doesn't sound too obtuse or boring. Drop in from time to time and see what I see on a daily & weekly basis and it may spark some interesting discussions (and hopefully once and for all prove to my wife that I do more than just 'stand around all day, looking out the window' ).

A Baby is Born

Whether it is a live, wiggly baby boy, a new piece of furniture or a brand-spanking new blog, there is something special about birthing new things. Fresh, unspoiled by the world, open to any and all possibilities, this "baby" has a birthdate of August 23, 2006.

Happy Birthday, Baby Blog!