I basically haven’t used soap or shampoo in the shower since June 2010. In that time I haven’t received any complaints and have even received compliments about the smell of my deodorant (and as strongly as that stuff can be scented, you don’t really need any more than that to smell good).<\/p>\n

Tis true, I can do more than just draw. Whether it is building furniture, whittling spoons, crocheting hats, sewing blankets or more, I am a maker. I designed my wedding ring (and my step-dad made it for me), built our first table, and prefer to make gifts rather than buy them.<\/p>\n

The world is not fixed. There are ways to improve it, or at least my little part of it. And so, from building websites, making functional tools and generally beautifying the area around me, I will continue making as long as I am able.<\/p>\n

#10) Go Joe!<\/h2>\n

Two days after graduating high school I headed south for BASIC training for the Army National Guard. They taught me to polish boots, wash dishes, march, sleep while standing, and even to fix tanks. (Now there’s a useful skill. I can fix anything, as long as it is a tank and the manuals are near-by. So if you need your tank worked on, give me a call.)<\/p>\n

I don’t think I’m that special<\/h2>\n

This list seemed challenging to make. I’m so used to the things that make me, me, that it’s hard to think of aspects that someone else would find interesting. While I’m sure there’s more (like the time my wife and I decided to go to another country about 24 hours before we left) but those are stories for another day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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