by Andrew Tirado | May 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
If you splice together boards along a structural ridge beam instead of using full length boards as called for by the plans, things can go south in a hurry. If you don’t tighten any of the nuts on the foundation bolts, and a strong wind comes up, I suppose things could... 
by Andrew Tirado | Apr 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
This is the first time I’ve written a post’s title prior to writing the post. As usual, though, I don’t have a fully formed idea of what I’m about to write, or even if what I’m writing will ever see the light of day, which I mean quite literally, because I’m writing... 
by Andrew Tirado | Apr 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
In the arts, what is it that separates competence and excellence? The same as in nearly any other pursuit: some combination of talent, interest, ability, resources, effort, and time. Lots and lots of practice time. What about attention to detail? That’s something... 
by Andrew Tirado | Apr 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Wheelhouse idiom (in (one’s) wheelhouse) In the area of one’s greatest striking power. idiom (in (one’s) wheelhouse) In line with one’s interests or abilities. A few years ago I wrote a blog post entitled “Lifestyle of Risk”. Here’s an abridged... 
by Andrew Tirado | Apr 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Typically, when I sit down to write a blog post, I have no earthly idea what I’m about to write. The process is kind of like the headlight on my mom’s bike when I was a kid, powered by a generator that could be engaged or disengaged from the rear tire rim. At night,... 
by Andrew Tirado | Apr 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Traveling in a foreign country with too many preconceptions about that country is like walking around in squeaky shoes; it tarnishes the experience. In almost in a phenomenological way it makes you realize you’re there – rather that YOU are there, bringing all...
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