Learning for Work

Connie Goddard's book, Learning for Work: How Industrial Education Fostered Democratic Opportunity was sent to me for review but a better job is done here at the Front Porch Republic.

 https://www.frontporchrepublic.com/2025/01/educating-hands-for-human-flourishing-or-economic-growth/

The truly important point is that industrial arts in some manner should be offered to all... whether in the kitchen, garden or woodshop. 

Make, fix and create...

my stroke

I had a stroke on December 1, 2024  while waiting to board a flight home to Arkansas. I was rushed to the hospital by ambulance from O'Hare Airport to Resurrection Hospital in Chicago where I underwent treatment for 17 days.  

I am currently home in Arkansas and receiving regular therapies. You may have wondered. I'll be back to my advocacy of hands-on learning when I am more able.

Make, fix, and create.

My favorite box

Make, fix, and create...

Comment: Considering the work of our hands

 I have a new essay posted  on Coment: https://comment.org/considering-the-work-of-our-hands/

Making another type of wooden hinge SD 480p

This illustrates a particular kind of wooden hinge used in making a recipe card box from black locust.

Making jigs for box making

I just finished a 3 day class at ESSA, making jigs for box making. It was a great deal of fun with 8 students, each making a variety of jigs useful for making fine wooden boxes.

In the photo I'm helping the students make dedicated router set ups for making finger joints.

Make, fix and create. Assist others in learning likewise. 

 My new book, Designing Boxes is finally available direct from Amazon with delivery around December 1. 

https://amzn.to/40ZVjwa