I used to get paid for my woodworking and design ability. A happy client handing me payment was a satisfying experience that I got regularly. I miss that.

Now, I only build for me and my family. Yes, family and friends give me compliments. However, sometimes I feel under-appreciated.

I designed and built a dining table last winter. I'm very happy with it. A week ago I got a special ego boost. We had 20 women over for a fund raiser. One of the women in attendance was Fiona. She's young, beautiful and turns heads around our town. As everyone was leaving, Fiona touched my table and looked me in the eye. She said" you made this" Yup, I said. Then she said" it's very sexy". I'm still grinning!