My father-in-law is a master woodturner. I use that term carefully, because a lot of people call themselves an expert. But the proof is in the results. For as long as I can remember, he has been working with wood. Everyone in the family has multiple pieces of furniture that he designed and handcrafted. It’s […]
Productivity
How To Finish the Year Well
Everybody focuses on January 1. That’s the day for the clean slate – the fresh start – the “do-over.” That’s a good thing. But in doing so, there’s a tendency to think, “Well, it’s too late to fix anything in five days. I’ll just focus on next year, and everything will be better.” So, we […]
Nobody Wins the Rat Race
Several years ago, my wife and I attended a Renaissance Faire. It’s an outdoor event that replicates life during medieval times, with jousting competitions, fair maidens, period costumes and people walking around chewing on roasted turkey legs. One long row included rustic games. For a few coins, you could test your skill in competition with […]