I was out filling our decimated bird feeders this evening (man, those birds can eat!) when I heard a buzzing. Was it a bee? A mosquito? Nope, it was a hummingbird. Alas, those feeders were empty too. I think he buzzed me to let me know that he wanted a little something too. I think […]
summer
Glass Door Project
Finally, my desk project, which I started in July, is now finished. It seems something always came up where I didn’t want to spend the money on the glass top for the desk that Bruce made for me from a wild idea I had this summer. Luckily, he just ordered it for my birthday. And […]
Lessons from Crutches, Calf Sprains, and Wonder Woman Moments
That’s right, pure evil! 36 labor days, and for the first time, I missed out on hot dogs on the grill, the final swim of the season, and my dad’s fireworks. Instead, I became painfully acquainted with the agony of crutches—seriously, industrial designers, it’s time for a redesign! These medieval torture devices leave your armpits […]
Flying Banner
Early in the spring, I was brainstorming gift ideas for my dad for Father’s Day. At the flying field, he has a lone flagpole but no flag. So, I got creative and designed a custom flying field flag for him. The crest I used was based on one my grandfather, Merrill Coffin, had. Initially, I […]
Heirloom Roses
When we moved in during our first spring, I planted four heirloom roses in my garden. However, one of them has remained a mystery. Despite having tags for Smile (Clesmile), Alba Semi Plena, Belle Isis, and Golden Blush, none seem to match this particular rose. This mystery rose has since taken over the entire garden. […]