A Belief in Perfecting Myself (Tolstoy)
Tolstoy once believed self-perfection would fulfill his destiny—it was his personal religion. Yet striving alone reveals our limits. When faith guides our actions, our lives gain true purpose.
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Learning to Sharpen Chisels and Plane Irons (…and Some Basics on My Gouges)
Hand tools are a taboo topic for many power tool woodworkers. We’re confident in our cuts, joints, and builds—until we pick up a hand tool. The challenge isn’t just owning them; it’s learning to sharpen them. No disposable blades or high RPMs here. Sharpening takes skill,
Making Math Make Sense for Parents
My wife’s mission is to make today’s math easier for parents. With 200+ short videos, she breaks down all the new methodologies taught in most schools in a way that’s simple and relatable. If you're a parent wanting to understand your child’s math better, take a look!
From Here to There...Keeping Family Close Across the Globe
Kids are the beginning of the end of the family core. This is good in every sense but is progressively painful. Family can be viewed as a cycle of life, where when a man and woman unite, if given the gift of children, they now have the opportunity to have
Cultural Noise
When it comes to news events, I often waver on a line. The line itself is the event, and each side is represented by how relevant and how quickly I need to hear the news. Normally, we think we need to know everything right away. But most of the time,