Category: Musings
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June 13, 2023
A former student of mine left me quite a nice card and a gift when she visited the school last week. It got me thinking about the impact I have on my students.
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June 11, 2023
I was hoping for more from today but I just have to accept that it was a slow day. It’s probably exactly what I needed today to be.
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June 10, 2023
In this thought-provoking blog post, I contemplate the allure of discussing other people and its link to my own self-perception. I delve into the reasons behind my fascination with their lives and my tendency to celebrate their successes while worrying about their wrongdoings. I suggest that understanding others can provide valuable insights into shaping my…
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June 9, 2023
It is easy to fall into the trap of complaining without taking action. However, true progress and personal growth require us to dedicate ourselves to the work at hand. Let us remember that we are not entitled to anything merely by existing; rather, we must actively contribute and earn our keep. By abandoning complaints and…
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June 7, 2023
The chest is built. It’s not finished yet. Over the next couple of days, I’ll sand it some more, shellac the inside, paint the outside, and try to do something about the curves that form the legs. I already want to build another one. I’m thinking that I should make a list of things that…
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June 6, 2023
I continued working on the chest after work today. I did cut some corners and ended up using an oscillating multi-tool to do some sanding but it’s still looking pretty good. I’ll screw it all together tomorrow and then start working on the lid.
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June 3, 2023
I’ve come to really enjoy my weekends. They seem to be when I get to spend time doing what I want to do, largely uninterrupted. I’m starting to try to pack too much into my weekends, though.
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June 2, 2023
I started working on a 6-board chest today. I’ve been wanting to complete a project in the book I got for my birthday for a little while, so I went and bought some wood today. I’m very curious to see how it turns out.
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June 1, 2023
“Hit ’em Up” by Tupac has to be one of the most aggressive songs that I know. With the windows rolled down, sunroof open, and the volume up, I was blaring it while driving around today. I couldn’t turn it up loud enough.
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May 31, 2023
Something I find incredibly frustrating about teaching is how the values and ethics that I try my best to instill in the children I teach seem to disappear just outside the school’s walls. You needn’t always go even that far before you find that what I’m trying to impart as good ethics is undone. It…
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May 28, 2023
Shortly after getting out of bed this morning, I put on some coffee and started my morning pages. While writing, I couldn’t stop thinking about making a bowl today. I had purchased a couple of bowl blanks in the fall and was waiting until I took my workbench outside to work on them. So, that’s…
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May 26, 2023
Have some people grown up without consequences? I feel like I’ve been checked, in some way, for my actions ever since I was a child. Nowadays, I’m more responsible for those consequences than are others. I’m not able to forgive myself without having paid for my indiscretions.