Today Bob Mould is 62. That simple fact brings me great joy. As someone who has tried to remain creative into middle age, I am constantly worried that I will one day wake up and have nothing else to write. Nothing new to build. No areas of the craft or furniture left that I want…
Read moreThis post originally appeared on Peter Follansbee’s blog, Joiner’s Notes. Reprinted here with permission. I read last week that chairmaker Dave Sawyer passed away. I never knew him, but I felt very connected to his work through our many mutual friends. Over the past ten years or so I’ve been working on this idea in…
Read moreWhen people watch me work, I mess up more. I work too fast. I skip important operations. I can’t concentrate. All of which should make you wonder why I ever aspired to be a C-list woodworking celebrity. When we bought our shop on Willard Street in 2015, I fell in love with the building’s enormous…
Read moreAfter Nancy Hiller’s death on Monday and the outpouring of grief, tributes and love from her friends, family and fans, I didn’t know if there was anything left to say about this remarkable woman. But I am willing to find out. First, what you must know is that everything you’ve already read is true. Nancy…
Read moreDespite having lived in Kentucky for 30 years, I’ve never visited the South Union Shaker Village in Logan County, Kentucky. I’ve driven past it more than 100 times – easy. But when Megan and I were headed to Nashville last week, I resolved to tap the brakes, turn off I-65 and visit the colony. Like…
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