A Wanderer
Not all who wander are lost.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
I am a recently retired accountant/finance professional looking to explore all of the interests I have had over the years, promising myself that I would pursue them “when I had the time”. Maybe you are on a similar journey.
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Gaia’s Garden
With the start of gardening season, I thought it appropriate to summarize what I believe to be the best introductory book on permaculture. Gaia’s Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture. Gaia’s Garden by Toby Hemenway is widely regarded as the most accessible and inspiring introduction to permaculture available today. Designed for gardeners, homeowners, and sustainability
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The Start of the Gardening Season
I have set up a small annual garden at our place in Vermont. I had four operational beds last year and added two more for this year. Yesterday the garden soil arrived to fill and top off the beds. The garden is operational and ready for planting! The six beds are the extent of the
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Overcoming Challenges in Learning Electronics
I have always been interested in learning electronics, including robotics and sensors. I have started numerous times, acquiring books and kits, but never got any momentum going. Often the reason was stopping was time commitments to work and family. Now retired, time is less of an issue. The accumulation of materials in my shop was
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Ultralearning: A New Approach to Self-Education
I recently finished this book and found it very helpful. Ultralearning by Scott H. Young is a compelling guide to mastering hard skills in a focused, self-directed manner. Drawing on personal experience and numerous case studies, Young outlines a practical framework that empowers readers to take control of their education and professional development. This method
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Effective Gap Filling for Woodworking Projects
In cutting the boards for the dining room table, there were small gaps between the boards. The gaps were considerably smaller than prior table, so my cutting skills have improved, but the gaps needed to be filled. In the past I first tried mixing sawdust from the project with some wood glue and filling the
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Volunteering for Lake Champlain: Cyanobacteria Monitoring Insights
I recently volunteered to be a cyanobacteria monitor for Lake Champlain. This program is run by the Lake Champlain Committee. http://www.lakechamplaincommittee.org. The Committee has been working for a healthy, accessible lake since 1963. Earlier this week I attended the Zoom orientation meeting. The meeting lasted a little less than three hours and was very informative.
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