Bruce’s New Addition
I was talking with a friend this week who is undergoing a major mid-life career change, one not totally her idea at first, I suspect, but one which suddenly has her feeling something she hasn’t felt for some time – excitement.
If…
Fallingwater
One of the best pieces of advice I ever received was this: “Pick a simple task and do it better than anyone else.”
I can’t say that I always have, but it has guided me through 14 books and 33 Arts and Crafts Conferences.
Last…
A Trip Back to Craftsman Farms
If your 1,854-mile driving trip starts with you breaking a bottle of wine on the floor of the car as you are heading down your driveway, you might think that would be a bad omen.
But not to worry: we had three more bottles.
Each of…
Supporting A Good Cause
This is actually a pre-journey column, as I am writing it as we are preparing to go up to the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms for their annual Stickley Weekend and Gala.
Despite the 700 miles which separate us,…
Gala Season
In our rather sedate lifestyle here on our small farm outside Asheville, attending two black-tie galas within three weeks of each other is not a typical occurrence. More often, as I am getting into the car or my truck, Leigh Ann looks…
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