Let us introduce you to the rhythmic and meditative skill of fine woodworking. Ted Harlan has been using hand tools to fashion pieces for almost 30 years. His student Louie Prestigiacomo, is new to the craft and enjoys creating useful items by hand. Louie Prestigiacomo is no … [Read more...] about Working with Wood is a Meditation of Sorts…
Travel and Daytrips
He Creates Instruments Out of Wood
The scent of cut wood and sawdust let me know immediately that I am in a woodworking studio. It’s 97 degrees outside, but this subterranean world of planks and shavings is a few degrees cooler. I visited with Ted Harlan at his shop/classroom/studio located in the lower level of … [Read more...] about He Creates Instruments Out of Wood
Finding Peace in a Paintbrush
Mary Annette Bizmaier, 71, understands that keeping the hands busy is often a key component to survival. In the two most trying experiences of her life, a divorce and a battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Mary Annette flocked to working with her hands in order to quiet her … [Read more...] about Finding Peace in a Paintbrush
Eye Candy
By Aleta B. Gorter | Photo by Quinn FitzgeraldHerb Bradshaw can find beauty in the simplest and most mundane items. Eight years ago, while collecting cans as part of a family reunion cleanup, Herb decided to turn these shiny recyclables into mosaic art. By cutting and … [Read more...] about Eye Candy
Luxuries You Can Justify: No Fuss Dining
By Ashli FindleyThis small indulgence might seem like a frivolous expense, but the benefits you’ll receive from it can pay off in a big way. Here is a luxurious service that can improve your health and quality of life.Healthy Meals: Home CuisineExpert: Mae Pike, co-ownerWhat it … [Read more...] about Luxuries You Can Justify: No Fuss Dining