Sunday night we received almost a foot of snow, around 10″ depending on whose numbers you use. Now for some of those living in the northern states or even outside the United States who experience colder temps with more snow, this is a joke, but here in the Bluegrass State it’s cause for a state of emergency, literally. Continue reading
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January: A Month of Automotive DIY
Last month turned out to be a month of doing minor repairs on my work truck. A few long-time readers will remember that I sold a truck back in spring of 2013. At the time I thought I was making a smart move, however the timing was less than fortunate. Continue reading
The Joy of Building Things: Part Two
I’ve developed some momentum with the my woodworking goals this month. Since I last built the bookcase, I’ve completed two other small projects and thought I would share those here today. Continue reading
What If…
I’ve had a strange morning routine over the last couple of months. With temps in the morning just below 30 degrees, I’ll step outside, sans shirt and shoes, and let myself feel the cold on my body. I’ll do a few stretches and listen politely to my mind in its weak protest to what it perceives to be an injustice. In most situations it’s the mind that is the weak link. Continue reading
The Joy Of Building Things
For most of my life, roughly 38 years of it to be exact, I’ve never been what you would call “mechanically inclined”. I wasn’t “handy” with anything. When things broke I dreaded having to call someone to fix it. I stayed away from any activity that required me to use my hands. It’s not like I didn’t have amble opportunity when I was younger to learn these things. Continue reading
The Stoic Investor 