12/28/2024
Another year. I love making wooden bowls. I love that it’s both a quick and a slow process. I love that my wife and kids have someone who still works with their hands outside of the office, when time and energy permits. I don’t do too much that’s special in terms of the shape or form of these vessels. They are all “bowl shaped”. But the value comes from the second life they give to a tree that is no longer standing. Every piece begins with a log on the ground and a chainsaw in my hands. A mentor of mine once sold a piece of furniture and the client admired the details and said, “my kids are going to argue over who gets this after I’m gone.” I quietly hope that a few of those conversations come up each year when I sell my wares. I hope they become something special within a home and hold an appreciation for handmade things that came from the earth. Thank you for buying the things I make. Thank you for the likes, comments, chats, friendship, and well wishes. Now I’ll head out to the shop and start on the next one. If you’ve ever purchased anything from me, I’d love to hear how it’s holding up, if I can answer any questions or if you’d hoped for something different.
