Author Archives: Andrew Reynolds

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About Andrew Reynolds

Born in California Did the school thing studying electronics, computers, release engineering and literary criticism. I worked in the high tech world doing software release engineering and am now retired. Then I got prostate cancer. Now I am a blogger and work in my wood shop doing scroll saw work and marquetry.

Persistence of Vision

Posted on 02/15/2021 by Andrew Reynolds

Persistence of Vision … … is the effect where the visual perception of an object continues for some time after the light rays from the object have stoped entering your eyes. Try this: Look an object for a minute.  Stare, … Continue reading →

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Friday Wisdom – BBQ

Posted on 02/12/2021 by Andrew Reynolds

We have a sunny day out here which makes me think of summer BBQs so here’s some wisdom on the subject: Have you seen the BBQ movie? Monty Python and the Holy Grill? I just heard that there’s a new … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Woodworking – Shelf

Posted on 02/10/2021 by Andrew Reynolds

We’re starting to get a bit warmer weather here – just above 50 with sunny skies today.  That means I’ve been able to get into the workshop to do a few things.  I built these shelves from wood I salvaged … Continue reading →

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Friday Wisdom – Swimming

Posted on 02/05/2021 by Andrew Reynolds

They kicked me off the water polo team – my horse couldn’t swim. Turns out I’m a slow swimmer – I can only do the crawl. My friend was doing the backstroke in the pool.  I asked him why and … Continue reading →

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