Free?

Daily writing promptWhat job would you do for free?View all responses Free is such a confusing term. Here's an example. Back in the day, there was a family of vagabonds that hung out in the Boston Common. They'd accost strangers and tourists, offering a free flower, a daisy, or a daffodil. After accepting it, they'd …

Something Special

I'm selective. I've learned over time that not everyone appreciates handmade gifts. I've also learned that most of my close friends and acquaintances find interest in wood grain, shape, and color, too. No, it's not that there is something wrong with manufactured. I have lots of prized manufactured items. It's just not the same as …

Freebie

Early on in my career as a marine carver, I learned a vital lesson about free work. I was eager to get work and had taken on a client from whom I should have run screaming rather than accept his job. Every day, it seemed there was something he wanted to change. Because I had …