Monthly Archives: September 2016

September 2001

Posted on 09/11/2016 by Andrew Reynolds

It’s a time I’ll never forget. My life and the world changed. It was also the only time I’ve ever worn a sword in public. Seriously, a real renaissance style blade. It matched my pumpkin pants and hat with the … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged 2001, 9/11, Father, wedding | 31 Comments

Friday Wisdom – Father’s Guard Duty Saying

Posted on 09/09/2016 by Andrew Reynolds

In WWII my father took some of his training at Fortress Monroe Virginia at the Coast Artillery school. Being an enlisted man he was assigned guard duty as part of his duties and training. Like all other draftees he was taught … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Woodworking – Caged Garden: Where are the Plants?

Posted on 09/07/2016 by Andrew Reynolds

Over the weekend I managed to get the doors built and installed: Heather’s been busy too. She finished this section of pavers: And she’s been working inside the cage too getting stepping-stones down and a row of gravel that we’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in woodworking | Tagged caged garden, cutting garden, outdoor wood project, woodworking | 29 Comments

Ora et Labora

Posted on 09/04/2016 by Andrew Reynolds

On my computer screen there are six windows opened with writing in various stages of incompleteness. In my workshop stand two nearly complete garden doors and piles of material waiting to be made into something. If I just worked to … Continue reading →