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After recording almost 500 video lessons on my other site - The Tool and Die Guy - I came to the conclusion that long-form videos are great when you're teaching something. Other than that, you've got about 8 seconds to get your point across on video before people tune...
GOLF: Helping Out a Local Muni
it's probably not a big surprise to hear that I'm a bit of a golf nerd. "Nerd" as in I know the history of professional golf, have an autographed photo of Ben Hogan in my studio and usually make time to watch golf on the weekends. I think that the difference between...
The 60s: My Photo For Today
Gotta give a shoutout to Mom for no paper plates or plastic bowls for my big day. Nothing but fine glassware here. Back then, we didn't have venues to host a party like we have today. No Chuck E. Cheese or bumper-bowling parties. If there was going to be a party, it...
Old School: My Case For Learning Cursive Writing
I've been thinking about this subject for a very long time. And I do get it, it's probably not very important in the grand scheme of life. In my humble opinion, there is something about putting a pen to paper. For those of us who went to grade school back in the 60's,...
Golf, Part 2: Where I Practice
I have a secret. And I'm not even sure that I want to share it because it could ruin everything for me. Imagine having your own private golf course 10 minutes from your house, and three minutes from work. You also have free access to a putting and chipping area, a...
Me and Talk Radio
I first became acquainted with talk radio back in the late 80's. We had this guy who ran a grinder all day and listened to Rush Limbaugh on full-blast for 3 hours. Every. Single. Day. If you were going to spend any time at all in the grinding department, you were...
The Impending Crisis of Competency
Have you noticed the steady increase in mistakes and mechanical failures lately? Particularly in the airline industry? Passengers notice screws missing from wings. Windows popping out. Tires literally falling off before takeoff. It's no secret that I've been involved...
The Kaufmanns, Frank Lloyd Wright and Fallingwater: Part 3
I would be remiss in not mentioning that the Kaufmann family was full of palace intrigue. While they accomplished much together, it was an era of wealthy men and their mistresses, with the wives looking the "other way." There was even a very juicy scandal when old...
The Kaufmanns, Frank Lloyd Wright and Fallingwater: Part 2
The waterfall located on Bear Run was part of 2,000 acres owned by the Kaufmann family, and for many years prior it was used as "Camp Kaufmann" and as a retreat for the employees at Kaufmann's department store. As was mentioned in my last post, the thought of placing...
The Kaufmanns, Frank Lloyd Wright and Fallingwater: Part 1
Before we get started, you might find it somewhat interesting to know that once my curiosity has been peaked, I turn into a bit of a detective to get to what the late great Paul Harvey called "the rest of the story." My journey thus far has led me to (5) Frank Lloyd...
Do You Know This Family?
If you know who these people are, you're either from Pittsburgh, a Fallingwater fan, or a Frank Lloyd Wright follower. Maybe even all three, like myself. Meet the Kaufmann family. Edgar (E.J.), Liliane, and Edgar Junior. If you've been around Erie long enough, you...
Golf, Part 1
Golf and manufacturing have always been a big part of my life since the day I was born. I'll definitely be exploring both topics in greater detail as we move forward. I was fortunate to be born into a very successful, motivated, and blue-collar family here in Erie in...
NOSTAGIA: Pain and Comfort
I'm not sure that many people feel nostalgia any more. It takes some time to reflect and actually find those memories. Sometimes, it might be triggered by an old photo, or even seeing someone from high school that you haven't seen for decades. Even the smell of a...
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