Getting there

It's Summertime and the living is supposed to be easy.  But I'm up to my ears in stuff to do - and it's cutting back on the blogging time.

Darn -  In the Meantime -  

Here's a Book Recommendation for the folks who have time to read.

Why We Make Things and Why It Matters: The Education of a Craftsman 
by Peter Korn 
Link: http://amzn.com/1567925464

 I'm listening to it on Audible now.
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