My first thrown pottery! These two cups are the results of my first pottery throwing class. Much like the first leather goods I ever made, these cups are amazing to hold with the knowledge that I hand threw them. If you want to change your life, make something with your hands.

I attended my first fencing class tonight. My wife has fenced for many years but this is the first time we’ve lived near a class that accepts total newbs like me. It was far more fun than I expected and I’m looking forward to going back!

Time continues its spiral with the year anniversary of our move to Michigan. It’s been a joy to feel the temperatures slow drop and celebrate the closing out of the outdoor season with all the fall, jazz, and heritage festivals.

Learning how to turn foam into mountains because it’s a much cooler bookshelf display for my character minis than a clear box. I’ve made it to the black-wash stage. Dry brushing is next and then I can figure out where to put foliage.

Lots of fun at the 2022 Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village.

Lots of families in period dress, ragtime music, and old cars galore.

Amazing to see so many old cars functional and driving.