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.

Wednesday Woodworking – Freeform Box

Last Saturday I went to the marquetry workshop where we made “freeform boxes” (aka band saw box).  Next meeting we’ll add marquetry to the top.  Here are a few pictures of the work in progress. I’ll have more on this … Continue reading

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Today, so Long Ago (a poem)

Youth I smelled the color of the air so long ago today. Spring days with rabbits, horses and puppy dogs floating lazily across a bright blue mind. A bright wind lifts the kite with the rag tail beyond the power … Continue reading

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Friday Wisdom – Rocks

A hot rock placed in your sleeping bag will keep your feet warm. A hot enchilada works almost as well, but the cheese sticks between your toes. More wisdom next week, Andrew

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Music

Music leaves a powerful mark on one’s life.  Hearing a song from long ago can remind us of a happy times, a new love, or remind us of what we’ve lost.  Music can inspire or annoy us.  It has the … Continue reading

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