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Shop Smart. Shop Small.

Shop Smart. Shop Small.

Well, it is snowing today in the Twin Cities and I just got in from the garage where I go to hammer rivets for bag straps. I finished seven bags...

Shop Smart. Shop Small.

Well, it is snowing today in the Twin Cities and I just got in from the garage where I go to hammer rivets for bag straps. I finished seven bags...

Catching Up and Holiday Prep, I Suppose.

Catching Up and Holiday Prep, I Suppose.

Well, the first week of November is already behind us. Damn. That just means that the march towards the holidays for us maker types is underway. So no philosophizing or...

Catching Up and Holiday Prep, I Suppose.

Well, the first week of November is already behind us. Damn. That just means that the march towards the holidays for us maker types is underway. So no philosophizing or...

Just Some Light Reading...

Just Some Light Reading...

In a past life I was working on a career in academia. I walked away from it and have never regretted my decision. I wanted to be more engaged with...

Just Some Light Reading...

In a past life I was working on a career in academia. I walked away from it and have never regretted my decision. I wanted to be more engaged with...

Support Your Local Maker

Support Your Local Maker

I had my last outdoor show of the year last Sunday at the Franconia Sculpture Park and despite being incredibly windy with lighter than average foot traffic, I left feeling...

Support Your Local Maker

I had my last outdoor show of the year last Sunday at the Franconia Sculpture Park and despite being incredibly windy with lighter than average foot traffic, I left feeling...

Not a Matter of If, Just When

Not a Matter of If, Just When

Last weekend I was excited to set up my tent and connect with folks at the Marine Mills Folk School Festival. It was actually where I learned to make my...

Not a Matter of If, Just When

Last weekend I was excited to set up my tent and connect with folks at the Marine Mills Folk School Festival. It was actually where I learned to make my...

Don't Want to Buy Anything? At Least Go See Some Art.

Don't Want to Buy Anything? At Least Go See Som...

My wife and I went to the Walker yesterday to see the Keith Haring exhibit before it closes this weekend. It had been awhile since I visited a museum, but...

Don't Want to Buy Anything? At Least Go See Som...

My wife and I went to the Walker yesterday to see the Keith Haring exhibit before it closes this weekend. It had been awhile since I visited a museum, but...