by Rick | Jan 1, 2013 | Blog
For the male species, a scar is either a bragging right of assumed valor or a confession to stupidity fueled by testosterone, peer pressure, and, sometimes, alcohol. My first scar appeared after I sliced open my big toe on broken glass. Like any ten-year-old idiot, I...
by Rick | Jan 1, 2013 | Blog
My wife handed me a small picture out of a magazine. “Here,” she said with a twinkle, “this is the bed I want you to build us. When can you get started? Will it be done next Friday?” While she possesses many strong virtues, patience is not one of them. It’s been a...
by Rick | Jan 1, 2013 | Blog
Vintners (wine makers) know the best wine is made from grapes that have been the most stressed. Some vintners deliberately plant in bad soil, restrict water usage, plant the vines too close together, and prune frequently. There seems to be a lesson there. Or, as my...
