Stories tagged “albert”

  • Wood workers shop

    We made reproductions of 18th century chairs and cabinets in our shop. We used only hand tools and I found that there was almost a spiritual nature in the work. To shape the wood, you needed sharp tools. A dull chisel or plane iron didn’t slice the w...

  • A Roach is a Roach

    “Put the phone down, Roger. It’s too late for that.” Albert’s voice was solemn as he looked upon his life’s work. Roger paused in the act of dialing and closed his mobile with a loud snap. He didn’t know how Albert a...