Tag: woodworking
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Dilbert
Scott Adams makes me laugh almost every time I read one of his comic strips. Laughing in a time like this has been critical for me. I have been reading Dilbert for a long, long time. He puts a fun spin on workplace environments and reminds me not to take things too seriously. I rarely…
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Minnie Mouse
I remain in touch with one of the very first friends that I ever had. How many people can say that? We started “hanging out” in 1st grade, grew up together, went to separate colleges, were in each other’s weddings, and continue to stay in touch today (even though we live ~850 miles away from…
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Tangrams
I like puzzles that challenge me to think but also aren’t impossible to solve. Tangrams have that perfect balance of complexity. The tangram puzzle consists of 7 geometric pieces which are normally boxed in the shape of a square. The pieces, called “tans”, are used to create different patterns including animals, people, numbers, geometric shapes…
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Scroll Sawing
I have taken up a new hobby, one that some call the sewing of woodworking. I had been searching for something that fits me in the life stage that I’m in right now and something that I would enjoy doing without causing too much frustration or hassle -> enter the scroll saw. I was first…