Category Archives: Woodshop
Modern Consumerism Takes the Cake
The farm journey, a bit of reflection on how the farm has changed us and how the world has changed while we have been here. When we first moved to the country in 2010, we were still a bit unsettled, … Continue reading
Firewood Stand Up and Running
So, I opened the Firewood Stand for business officially yesterday. Today I got the label maker working after much effort, and finally tonight got a couple of simple instruction labels printed to put on the honor box tomorrow morning. I … Continue reading
Dead Car
Well, we had a good look at the Chevy Cobalt today. It’s hosed. The thing has lost compression and the cost to repair it would be far too high for me to worry about it. The car is not worth … Continue reading
What Is the Meaning of Life Again?
The author faces financial strain due to a lapsed driver’s license impacting their DoorDash job. They are focusing on alternative income sources, including a roadside firewood stand, woodworking, and candle products. Despite challenges in video creation, they remain optimistic and dedicated to their family and new ventures, striving for stability. Continue reading
Broke and Broker
So, with my DoorDash account suspended, and no money coming in, and my cars too old to use for Uber, I can officially and proudly say that DoorDash is the most monumental pile of ass in existence. It is definitely … Continue reading
DoorDashing, Wood Working, and Photography. Three of My Work Purposes
The days keep ticking on by and I am still DoorDashing. It is not enough to make it by, and we have cut all luxuries to reduce the expenses and try to align the outflows to the inflow of our … Continue reading
Wind Records and the Salt Box
Got some administrative chores done this morning that were good to get out of the way. You know the type. Perfect for a rainy, windy, snowy, cloudy day. It’s all those today! So, perfect. There’s a lot of things I … Continue reading
Eye Saw Better
I just came out from an eye exam with my eyes dialated, and everything looks like we just got nuked. Especially the white cars and snow capped mountaints. I am trying to adjust mostly to the blurr, though. I can … Continue reading
2026 – So Far
We are only two weeks into the new year, and so far it feels like it is doing everything it can to wear away at us. I have the car out of comission again, this time due to a leak … Continue reading
Melting Wax
It is autumn now, and the season is best for certain hobbies to start up, including woodworking in the shop where the temperature in the summer is a bit much for hand planing and sawing, or other kinds of work … Continue reading