Octagonal, and proud of it!

As a sixteen-year-old, I once prayed that my life be unconventional. No, I didn't pray to be successful, wealthy, or well-known; just unconventional. But, as they say, you should be careful what you wish or pray for because it might be granted.

Perfection

Perfection may be the enemy of practicality.

Boxes

I've had a thing with boxes. So when I restarted the woodcarving business, boxes with a nautical theme were among the first product lines I developed.

Eve

Sometime around ten this evening, I'll get the quart of egg nog out, have a slice of my rum-soaked fruitcake, and get cozy in front of the wood stove.

A Busy Season

I have a full load on my plate at the moment.

Saturday Morning

Saturday Morning, and here I am up at quarter of six.

Majesty

My little office also serves as a storage space, room for my small model railroad, and the Imperial Retreat.

Favorite Words

Louis, jr staffing the booth at a boat show

Personality tests. I hate them. Someone asks, "Lou, what is your favorite word?" and I choke

Crazed

We talk about work/life balance, relaxation, purpose, and being centered. People dabble in it like a hobby, but it's just another business for writers, publishers, workshop leaders, and Tik Tok Influencers.