Stories
My grandfather, illustrator Garth Williams - part 1
Many artists have to carve our their career path in families where no one understands their creative urge. Not so for me. The most objectively successful person in my family was an artist — my grandfather, children's book illustrator, Garth Williams.
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.
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.
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.