Arts & Crafts Style

My Dad and I went to the local woodworker's specialty store; Rockler. I could easily spend a hundred dollars everytime I walk in there. I bought a book on furniture built-ins, and another on the arts & crafts style of design. I also bought a couple of handsaws [a pistol grip saw, and a keyhole saw] both of Japanese manufacture, and both without that cumbersome metal restraint to keep the blade rigid. [Which in turn means you can make a true flush and level cut.]

My Mom, on the other hand, has been getting into sewing again, and has made it her goal to quilt for everyone of the children in the family. [Mostly the second wave of cousins, but also a few 2nd cousins, (my first cousins' children.)] One in particular, who is a 1st cousin of mine, but still young; I believe he would be happy to get one made with a Transformers theme. There could be a Autobot theme on one side, and a Decepticon theme on the appossing side, each with the symbol at the center of the design.

In any case both parents need these hobbies/activities, one because he hates his job, and the other because she hates not working anymore. With these labors, they both are able to feel useful and in both their productivity gives them happiness. They also like gardening together, and I have learned slowly, that while they appreciate help, (say, on the weekends) they do not want all the work done for them. They need it, more than they want the help.