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 Working – Shed Lean-To

Posted on 10/26/2022 by Andrew Reynolds

Winterizing has been the work here for the last couple of weeks. Here in the high desert, it will get below freezing for most nights between December and about March. Likely we’ll get at least some snow and a bit … Continue reading →

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Friday Wisdom – Casinos

Posted on 10/21/2022 by Andrew Reynolds

This week I happened to drive by a casino, so here’s everything I know about casinos and gambling: Gambling is a tax on people who are bad at statistics. How do you make a million playing poker? Start with 10 … Continue reading →

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Friday Wisdom – Violins

Posted on 10/14/2022 by Andrew Reynolds

In my last essay, I mention that I used to play the violin when I was in school. Got a few comments and a good joke about that so here’s everything I know about violins: How many first violinists are … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Working – Shed and Deck Box

Posted on 10/12/2022 by Andrew Reynolds

Well, just some pictures today. We got the shelves and counter in Heather’s shed and she’s finished setting it. Here’s what it looks like: I started a new project – a deck box to hold the cushions for out patio … Continue reading →

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