Woodâ˘Lifeâ˘Studio
A Different Woodworking Blog
I am curious about the world, this earth, this universe. I love using what I find to solve some of the mysteries of my life.
You may be curious to see how I put woodworking into the mix. What you will see is how I approach my practice at the bench with respect and gratitude.
Elements of my approach include common sense, critical thinking, and a bit of mischief.
It represents a notion of self-sufficiency that I truly believe in and live by. Well, I make a meaningful effort to do so.
This is what I set out to do in my blog:
- approach, enter, and leave the arena better than I found it,
- savor my conspicuous presence as a black woman hobbyist woodworker,
- release the constraints of conventional thinking,
- appreciate the gift of resources entrusted to me.
It is about woodworking, but it is also about my observations of life and how I have been shaped by my experiences as a black woman hobbyist woodworker in the wood shop and in the world.
And on this blog, there’s always more to come! Won’t you join me?
Shirley J đš
My YouTube channel:
Noire Pilgrim By Shirley JÂ
features mini videos, snippets, and shorts from my pilgrimages in Spain (Santiago de Compostela) and Japan (Shikoku 88 Temples).
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