Andrew's View of the Week

Wednesday Woodworking – Last of the Little Libraries

Posted on 12/28/2016 by Andrew Reynolds

To end the year here are a few pictures of the little libraries we made at church. This is the completed one that the team installed in front of our chapel. My part of the project was to build the box. Installing the libraries was done by a different team while I moved on to write the advent poems.

In January, I’ll be starting on some shop cleanup and reorganization projects.

We’re going to the chapel to get some books …

Note the “No Skateboarding allowed” sign in the background. Get a book instead.

Closeup of the inside with books.

If you need my – I’ll be in the shop with my broom,

Andrew

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Friday Wisdom – Remain Silent

Posted on 12/23/2016 by Andrew Reynolds

You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you say will be misquoted, then used against you.

More wisdom next Friday,
Andrew

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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 stories of going there as a child in the 1930s and Heather took her children there in the 70’s. I haven’t been to the park in at least 30 years, so it was interesting to see the differences.

The day was clear and cold. We were treated to nice views over the Santa Clara Valley. We were a bit saddened to see how the city is encroaching on the park. This use to be so far out-of-town, but now there are houses on the hills overlooking the park.

Here are a some pictures of the day: