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.

Ketogenesis or How to Burn Fat Without Fire

I’ve been slightly overweight most of my life.  It was first mentioned to me when I was about 13 by my family doctor.  He suggested I sign up for an after school sport, so naturally I joined the speech and … Continue reading

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Friday Wisdom – Buying a Backpack

When buying a backpack for your outdoor adventure, pick one named after a mountain range or national park. Avoid those named after landfills or sewage treatment plants. More wisdom next week, Andrew

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Wednesday Woodworking – Box Top

And here it is, the finished top for the box.  Well almost finished – still needs some varnish. That’s all for this week. If you need me – I’ll be in the shop, Andrew

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Contrast

Contrast I am sitting here in front of a blank screen with so many thoughts that my mind is blank. Contrast. You can only see the dark, because there is light and the shadow draws our focus to the light.  … Continue reading

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