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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 Hiking – Alum Rock Park

Posted on 12/21/2016 by Andrew Reynolds

It’s been cold out here, so I’ve not been in my unheated shop this week.  Instead Heather and I took a hike in Alum Rock Park.  This park has been a part of San Jose since 1872.  My mother told … Continue reading →

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Fourth Sunday of Advent Poem – Word Beats

Posted on 12/18/2016 by Andrew Reynolds

Here is my poem for the fourth Sunday in Advent. In response to the Gospel of John: Word Beats Eternal darkness where the word drifts across the drum beat of life, Da Dum … Hear the staccato light punctuate the … Continue reading →

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Friday Wisdom – Rayon

Posted on 12/16/2016 by Andrew Reynolds

We do not raise silk worms in the United States, because we get our silk from rayon. He is a larger worm and gives more silk. More wisdom next week, Andrew

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Wednesday Baking – Snickerdoodles!

Posted on 12/14/2016 by Andrew Reynolds

Haven’t been in the shop this week, but I made it into the kitchen to make a batch of snickerdoodles (my speciality).  Yup, I am a true renaissance man – woodworking, poetry and cookies.  I’ve even been known to vacuum … Continue reading →

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