Monthly Archives: November 2015

Grand Edits with Dennis Lynch: Revising Life after Military Service

Originally posted on REVISIONS OF GRANDEUR:
When Dennis Lynch enlisted in the Marines in 1963, it was more a lack of options than a valiant effort to serve and protect his country. “The old man had kicked me out of…

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Wednesday at the Beach

No woodworking this week as I’ve been on vacation. This last weekend Heather and I traveled to Florida for our daughter’s wedding on the beach of Anna Maria Island.  They rented a beach house and gathered the whole family for … Continue reading

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Fighting for Your Life is Boring: A poem

Here is a poem I am working on for my cancer poetry book. Would you make any edits to this? Fighting for your life is boring Unending sameness. 6:45 a.m., parking lot with the same four cars. Truck, SUV, VW … Continue reading

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Friday Woodworking – More Marquetry from the Heart

The shop’s been busy.  The marquetry is the most complete project at the moment so here’s the progress on the Celtic heart knot. All the pieces are cut: And all taped up and ready for gluing to the box: and … Continue reading

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