by Ken | Mar 23, 2022 | Everyday Life, Family & Personal, Woodworking & Other Projects
It’s been a few days since my Father-in-law passed away, and for the first time, I was allowed to go into his basement “inner sanctum”. It’s the magical place from whence came all sorts of built things over the years, including some...
by Ken | Sep 20, 2020 | Business & Work, Editorial & Discussion, Everyday Life, Family & Personal, Politics, Economy, Science, Woodworking & Other Projects
Dinner with friends on the back deck Friday — Mer and I, cousin George, Jeff and Mike. It was a soothing evening with perfect weather between some seriously hot days recently and suddenly cold ones. Topped it off with just Jeff and us two with an episode of...
by Ken | Apr 19, 2014 | Woodworking & Other Projects
This is the second time I’ve dreamt of bees this week. The two queens (5-frame nucs to be precise) we ordered are about a month out, and the clock is ticking on getting hives ready, one reclaimed from the abandoned boxes, and one new from a retired carpenter who...
by Ken | Jun 15, 2013 | Everyday Life, Family & Personal, Woodworking & Other Projects
I wrote about my one last visit to Christina at college a Saturday in April, but didn’t mention I especially liked picking up one of harmonicas lying around to collaborate in a random jam session with Christina and a friend. If I ever learn violin, Merry will...
by Ken | Jun 16, 2012 | Woodworking & Other Projects
Mike asked me to make a keyboard desk for him. Apparently he just wanted something utilitarian that wouldn’t fall apart. Apparently he didn’t know who he was asking to make it. I also figured I suck at birthdays and such, and wanted to do something nice...
by Ken | Jun 16, 2012 | Everyday Life, Family & Personal, Parkview, Woodworking & Other Projects
Now might not have been the best time to start a block club. I already accepted the position of [[Tyler (Masonic)|Tyler]] at the Lodge, and although it does not involve duties beyond being a doorman at meetings, it further ensures I must be there at nearly all...
