Stories — Tools on Tuesdays


Best pens

Best pens
Short and sweet this week — these are my favorite pens. Sometimes the commonest thing is the best.

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Dionne quintuplet spoons

Dionne quintuplet spoons
Spoons are one of the tools I use every single day.

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Super normal bottle opener

Super normal bottle opener
This week's #toolsontuesday is an old bottle opener. I hardly ever use it to open a beer but for years I kept it on my keyring because its weight and smooth shape are such a pleasure to hold. 

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The giant wrench

The giant wrench
I was washing dishes about a week ago when I heard an ominous dripping from under the sink. Sure enough, there was a leak.

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Is a mirror a tool?

Is a mirror a tool?
This mirror hangs in my hallway.  I love everything about it — its shape, the light feel of the wood, the little groove framing the glass, the angled cover and the way it slots into place.

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"Many of Estyn's pieces feel like wearable sculpture and ALL are works of art. Anytime I wear something she has designed I am bound to receive compliments on my jewelry — it’s just that worthy of praise and admiration (and I feel rewarded for my fine taste!)."

- Kate Wechsler, Psychotherapist