Filling the void
For as long as I can remember, most days began with me asking my wife, Annette, “What’s on the schedule for tonight?” Invariably, her response included a practice or performance by one or both of our kids, or a church or school committee meeting. Precious were the nights and weekends when I could grab some quality shop time. Now the kids are grown and gone. And the schedule has slowed. It felt odd at first, coming home from work and simply not... having... anything... scheduled. With our newfound free time, it was tempting to just plop down in front of the TV and watch those can’t-miss shows friends raved about. Instead, I’ve been trying to get out into the shop every night, pitching over-the-hill finishes and glue bottles and gotta-have gadgets that…
