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50-50-90 Rule

The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there’s a 90% probability you’ll get it wrong. Andy Rooney Nothing going on in the shop this week as I am still recovering from all our traveling. … Continue reading

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Wednesday Art Project – Mandala

Several years ago Heather did an art project for church that I helped with. It is two large mandala.  This is a  representation of the cycle of life.  Heather came up with the basic concept, did pencil drawings and sewed … Continue reading

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Think of England!

Well, we’re here in England, in a nice country hotel after stuffing ourselves with cheese and wine in the little restaurant downstairs. We’ve just been through two days of wedding celebrations for Heather’s sister.  I have to tell you these … Continue reading

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September 2001

It’s a time I’ll never forget.  My life and the world changed.  It was also the only time I’ve ever worn a sword in public.  Seriously, a real renaissance style blade.  It matched my pumpkin pants and hat with the … Continue reading

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