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Growing Up in the 50’s: A Decade of DIY

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Ken Dowell

A few years ago I read Shop Class as Soulcraft, by Mathew B. Crawford. The premise of the book is that modern man experiences a level of alienation because he is disconnected from his environment. He doesn’t know how anything … Continue reading →

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My father had his own small business where he worked with his brother and their father. They repaired electric motors. The motors they repaired were about the size of footballs and generally came from appliances like washing machines or refrigerators. … Continue reading →

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Ken Dowell | 4 Comments