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Remembrance of Patriot Day

by Andy Fifer September 11, 2026 in Holiday Massages 0 comments

For us that live In the United States, September 11 is observed as Patriot Day which is a National Day of Service and Remembrance to honor the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks and recognize the many first responders.

RYOBI Carving Burrs

by Andy Fifer September 4, 2026 in Hobbies 0 comments

Since I began woodcarving, I have decided to use a RYOBI Rotary Tool to power carve basswood. There are several companies out there making the bits—called burrs—for power carving. The gold standard is made by Kutzall. They make wood carving burrs that are expensive but long-lasting, and they cut a […]

My Favorite Things – 3M Full Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6900

by Andy Fifer August 28, 2026 in My Favorite Things, My Favorite Things Series 0 comments

It’s important to consider the impact of power carving and spray sealant on your respiratory system, especially if it’s already compromised like mine. Power carving generates a lot of fine sawdust and particles that can be very harmful over time. Plus, using chemicals to seal projects adds another layer of […]

Capture Notes In The Wild In Field Notebooks

by Andy Fifer August 21, 2026 in What’s in My Pocket, Writing Process, Writing Tools 0 comments

Last week I talked about my love for the app Apple Voice Memos but there are times when using a phone or my voice is just not appropriate for those times I carry a Field Notes Notebook and my EDC pen. Field notebooks are small notebooks usual 3.5 by 5.5 […]

Voice Memos: Voices From The Past

by Andy Fifer August 14, 2026 in Software Review, Writing Process, Writing Tools Comments are Disabled

Apple Voice Memos is such a great tool that I really enjoy! Speaking up is faster than typing, even for the fastest typists out there! I’ve set up action buttons on both my iPhone and Apple Watch Ultra to start Voice Memos, and I use it every day to jot […]

Wearing A Glove While Carving

by Andy Fifer August 7, 2026 in Uncategorized Comments are Disabled

I love power carving wood, especially faces, using a RYOBI Rotary Tool. If you’re thinking about trying this hobby, I’d definitely recommend wearing a glove. Rotary tools have super fast spinning blades that cut into wood, creating a cloud of sawdust. Just imagine what that blade can do to flesh! […]

My Favorite Things – Topstache Leather Multitool Sheath with Belt Clip

by Andy Fifer July 31, 2026 in My Favorite Things, My Favorite Things Series Comments are Disabled

I’ve mentioned quite a bit about what I always carry with me. I’m a big fan of having a pocket knife, pen, and flashlight wherever I go. I used to keep all this in my right pocket because I’m right-handed, and it was always handy. I use these items several […]