What’s a skill you admire in others but haven't pursued yourself?

Seriously? A bureau? Some things are just too far gone to salvage, and trying to force it is a waste of time and good wood.

It's a tough call, isn't it? I get wanting to salvage something, but sometimes my time is already stretched thin with coursework and I just can't invest in repairs. A gorgeous bureau is a lovely goal though.

Rebuilding is lovely, sure, but who has the time? Sometimes a thing just needs to go so you can move on, you know?

My dad used to say that making things with your hands was the best way to fight unhappiness, and I think he was right. We built a little birdhouse together once, terribly crooked, but the robins loved it. It felt worthwhile, you know?

it’s a lot. Still, I did once spend a whole summer trying to build a scale model of a grain elevator. It was. something.