The not so tactful trying to be tactful routine. A situation like that often has its roots with having to guess what the kids proudly made you in arts & crafts class when they bring it home and lovingly gaze at your face as they present it to you. And see that tortured look as you realize just what is happening inside your brain. That moment often ends with you remembering that movie scene where someone is saying “He did not choose wisely” and with nearly the same results. (“And next on tonights’ episode of Dream Crushers we’ll all get to have a good laugh as we watch little seven year old Billy’s father die ten thousand deaths as his son starts sobbing uncontrollably when his handmade gift is misidentified. For the third time… And just in this week. It’s a new record! Billy’s dad sure is a putz, right folks? Of course he is.”)
I built all of our cupboards and furniture using the simple style shown above by Thor; but I was initially inspired by the minimalist designs of Walt Kelly’s Pogo. Use good wood, forget the ornamentation, and let the grain speak for itself.
I had a musician friend who had perfect pitch. She was a great pianist, but had a voice that left a lot to be desired. She once attended a performance at which the singer was a last-minute no show, and since the director knew she could read the music, he begged her to jump in. She reluctantly agreed, and the result was what you’d expect. Afterwards the director thanked her with the compliment, “You’re a good sport, Mary!”.
My mother gave me many valuable lessons, two of which are: 1. A friend will always tell you the truth; and 2. You can say anything to anybody AS LONG AS YOU KNOW HOW. That last one is VERY important!
TexTech over 5 years ago
I don’t even try. My best effort would end up as a pile of kindling where the door should be.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Nice. I’ll remember that. Sort of like ‘bless your heart’ is code for way to go dim wit.
Troglodyte over 5 years ago
What’s the code for “it sucks big time”?
Display over 5 years ago
The not so tactful trying to be tactful routine. A situation like that often has its roots with having to guess what the kids proudly made you in arts & crafts class when they bring it home and lovingly gaze at your face as they present it to you. And see that tortured look as you realize just what is happening inside your brain. That moment often ends with you remembering that movie scene where someone is saying “He did not choose wisely” and with nearly the same results. (“And next on tonights’ episode of Dream Crushers we’ll all get to have a good laugh as we watch little seven year old Billy’s father die ten thousand deaths as his son starts sobbing uncontrollably when his handmade gift is misidentified. For the third time… And just in this week. It’s a new record! Billy’s dad sure is a putz, right folks? Of course he is.”)
Geophyzz over 5 years ago
I built all of our cupboards and furniture using the simple style shown above by Thor; but I was initially inspired by the minimalist designs of Walt Kelly’s Pogo. Use good wood, forget the ornamentation, and let the grain speak for itself.
Wizard of Ahz-no relation over 5 years ago
Maybe he should try again, but in stone.
Snolep over 5 years ago
I had a musician friend who had perfect pitch. She was a great pianist, but had a voice that left a lot to be desired. She once attended a performance at which the singer was a last-minute no show, and since the director knew she could read the music, he begged her to jump in. She reluctantly agreed, and the result was what you’d expect. Afterwards the director thanked her with the compliment, “You’re a good sport, Mary!”.
JanBic Premium Member over 5 years ago
Ready for Passover (sacrificial blood on the lintel.)
ChessPirate over 5 years ago
“I don’t mean to be critical, but…”
joeatwork212 over 5 years ago
Geophyzz… when dark furniture was popular, I made a lot of stuff with that design using 2×4′s and 2×8′s, including a roll-top desk.
DCBakerEsq over 5 years ago
Next time, IKEA.
Mordock999 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Oh Swell, you invented a mineshaft. Now to invent a miner union and OSHA Regulations…….,
dogday Premium Member over 5 years ago
My mother gave me many valuable lessons, two of which are: 1. A friend will always tell you the truth; and 2. You can say anything to anybody AS LONG AS YOU KNOW HOW. That last one is VERY important!
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 5 years ago
“You did a fantastic job handling that project and on your own, too!”
banjinshiju over 5 years ago
I don’t think that it is up to code.
Iwa Iniki over 5 years ago
When you fail, just hang a shower curtain – if they had any way back then. :-)