Category Archives: General

Random Thoughts that don’t fit anywhere

September 2001

Posted on 09/11/2016 by Andrew Reynolds

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 →

Posted in General | Tagged 2001, 9/11, Father, wedding | 31 Comments

Ora et Labora

Posted on 09/04/2016 by Andrew Reynolds

On my computer screen there are six windows opened with writing in various stages of incompleteness. In my workshop stand two nearly complete garden doors and piles of material waiting to be made into something. If I just worked to … Continue reading →

Posted in General, woodworking, Writing | Tagged prayer, work, work and prayer | 28 Comments

Imagine

Posted on 08/21/2016 by Andrew Reynolds

Home and family, hearth and health, joy and contentment. Smoke on the horizon, fear on the wing as acrid fumes descend. The world splits into confusion. Blacken sky alight as winds rush down the hillside. Running before the wind the … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Poems | Tagged California, California fire, poems, Poetry | 28 Comments

A Book to read – To Hunt a Sub

Posted on 08/14/2016 by Andrew Reynolds

Instead of an essay this week I’d like to share a little news from fellow blogger, Jacqui Murray. Her book, To Hunt a Sub is now available on Kindle. She posts monthly over at Today’s Author, which is where I first … Continue reading →