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Free trade benefits all
Good article from the New York Times on the broader concept of free trade. I doubt there’s a human being on earth who hasn’t benefited from the opportunity to trade freely with his neighbors. Imagine what your life would be like if you had to grow your own food, make your own clothes and rely…
Remodel job #1 finished!
Amanda decided that she really didn’t want an office after all, so we decided to convert the smallest bedroom into my office instead. I think the before and after pictures are stunning. Before: After: My father-in-law and I installed a new hardwood floor, which is actually a blend of two different colors since he…
Gain one, lose one
The universe has a tendency to balance itself out, and this time, unfortunately, the announcement of Dot was countered with the departing of Grandpa Punaro. I grew up living next door to my grandparents, so seeing them was a regular occurrence. While age took it’s toll on his body, his mind was always sharp and…
Antwerpen-Centraal
Apparently I have a thing for old rail stations. Who knew? One of my favorite shots from my first trip to Europe was from Antwerp Central train station – it’s the background image I’ve been using on the site: I was really excited to have the opportunity to go back again and see what I…