MartinLT

Semi-retired, enjoying creative work at Taylor Patterns, and a variety of hobbies.

“Thus, reader, I am myself the matter of my book; you would be unreasonable to spend your leisure on so frivolous and vain a subject.” – Montaigne

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  • Phinizy in October

    Phinizy in October

    Ancient silos greet you near the parking area This fellow may greet you too (watch your step below, as you bird watch above). Lots of gators. That fence is not there to keep them in or out (plenty of space under fence for them to come/go). It is to discourage…

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  • Draw What You See

    Draw What You See

    Art instructional books advise to draw what you see. So I did just that. Powdered charcoal on watercolor paper. Cartoonish, yes. But kinda neat.

  • First Table Saw Project

    First Table Saw Project

    About 10 1/2 years ago I bought my first table saw. I am on my second as I wore out that first one. I kicked…

  • Henry David Thoreau vs Montaigne

    Henry David Thoreau vs Montaigne

    Langley Pond, SC. And Nala, my shadow for 5 years. Close as I can get to Walden Pond right now. “Thus, reader, I am myself…

  • Meet Earl and Merle

    Meet Earl and Merle

    Earl (on the right), carved in 2019 from a piece of 2×4 (pine). Merle this past week, out of basswood to keep Earl company!

● About Me

I’m Martin, the creator and author behind this site. I enjoy a variety of hobbies in my semi-retirement. I wanted a simple, “old fashioned” blog to document my learning progress.

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