Magic is in the air

July was a ridiculously busy month, with the big woodworking convention in town, and lots of customers calling for work. No complaints here, other than the brutally hot weather. 

Even my phone was complaining!

A few weeks ago, I taped a podcast with friend - well, he started as a student, and since we have a ton of similar interests, we've connected on everything from working, to music, to gardening. So he went from student to friend in no time! These days, it's wonderful to make connections like this!

If you'd like to listen to that podcast and get a glimmer of what it's like to run a shop and school, here's a link: Cultural Q. 

 Meanwhile, I have a few things lined up on the bench, including restoring this 70 year old rocking chair, 

designing and building a cool foyer table, 

and working with a local magician, making a prototype for an illusion that he's developing. I won't be able to say much about the trick, because...well, you know - a magician never gives away their secrets!

One thing is for sure - it's never boring in my shop!