I'm a nearly 50 year old woman and I'm trying something new. I'm a mom, a teacher, a wife, friend, and wannabe woodworker. I always did projects out in the shop with my dad growing up and loved every minute of it. He passed away a few years ago and it's been really hard without him. Before he passed, he helped us build a barn at our house that we always envisioned would one day be a workshop of sorts, more for my husband than me really. But recently, I have taken to spending time using our tools, my dad's tools, and creating things I love. It's been fun, healing, freeing, empowering, and eye opening. I have found new talents, felt excitement and zest for life, and learned so so much along the way (with a loooooong way to go!)