Jeanine appeared in last week’s Concord Bridge with her friend Margo Kimball. Signs of Life combines the repurposing of yard signs (think campaign and fundraising signs) to promote art, nature, and mental well-being.

My nephew, Mario, was in Boston this week for business and we were thrilled he could join us for dinner this evening. We were excited to learn that his new job in business development will bring him to the area at least once a year. He brought us up to speed on plans for his 2025 wedding and his new life in Seattle where he recently moved with his fiance. Also joining us, was Jovan, Nicolai’s amputee soccer teammate and Bionic Project colleague.

I generally take great pains to match grain and color on various parts of the furniture I build. Notice how the grain pattern on the left side drawers matches that on the right side. Also, notice how the color of the toe kicks does not match the rest of the piece. Fortunately, it took little time to locate some matching bamboo and replace them.